Explore the Family Name Meiers
The meaning of Meiers
North German and Dutch: patronymic from Meier.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Meiers in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Meiers' has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, this name ranked 23,582 in popularity and had a count of 1,003 bearers, or 0.37 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, it had dropped in rank to 26,471, with only 922 individuals bearing the name, or 0.31 per 100,000 people. This reflects a decline in popularity of approximately 12.25% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,582 | #26,471 | -12.25% |
| Count | 1,003 | 922 | -8.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.31 | -16.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meiers
In terms of ethnicity, data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Meiers'. In 2000, 95.51% were White, 1.20% Asian/Pacific Islander, 1.30% identified as belonging to two or more races, and another 1.20% were Hispanic. No data was available for Black individuals or American Indian and Alaskan Natives. By 2010, the percentage of White individuals decreased slightly (-0.18%), while the proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and as two or more races also declined by 27.5% and 16.92% respectively. Interestingly, there was a significant increase (80.83%) in the number of people of Hispanic ethnicity bearing the 'Meiers' surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.51% | 95.34% | -0.18% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 2.17% | 80.83% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% | 1.08% | -16.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.2% | 0.87% | -27.5% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |