Explore the Family Name Meidl
The meaning of Meidl
German: possibly a nickname from Middle High German meidel ‘young woman, female servant’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Meidl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Meidl' has seen a gradual increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 49,057 in terms of popularity and had a count of 403. By 2010, it had climbed to a rank of 46,219 with a total of 461, marking an upward change of 5.79 in ranking and 14.39 in count. The proportion per 100k also increased by 6.67, moving from 0.15 to 0.16 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,057 | #46,219 | 5.79% |
| Count | 403 | 461 | 14.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meidl
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Meidl'. In 2000, people with this surname were primarily identified as White (97.02%), followed by Hispanic (1.74%). There were no records of this surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities. By 2010, the percentage of Whites slightly decreased to 96.75% and Hispanics to 1.52%. Interestingly, there was a new record indicating that 1.3% of people with this surname identify with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.02% | 96.75% | -0.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.74% | 1.52% | -12.64% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.3% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |