Explore the Family Name Meharg
The meaning of Meharg
Irish and Scottish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Gille Chairge (see McHarg).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Meharg in the United States?
Based on the data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Meharg" experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. The ranking for the surname dropped from 41,262 in 2000 to 42,308 in 2010, marking a decrease of 2.54%. However, the actual count of people bearing the surname increased marginally from 498 in 2000 to 513 in 2010, indicating an increase of 3.01%. The proportion of the population with the "Meharg" surname per 100,000 people saw a small reduction of -5.56% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,262 | #42,308 | -2.54% |
| Count | 498 | 513 | 3.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meharg
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the "Meharg" surname identify as White, though the percentage decreased slightly from 96.99% in 2000 to 95.13% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic remained nearly steady, with a minor decline from 1.81% to 1.75%. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native either year. Notably, the category of "Two or more races" was introduced in 2010, accounting for 2.34% of the Mehargs.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.99% | 95.13% | -1.92% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.34% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 1.75% | -3.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |