Explore the Family Name Meiggs
The meaning of Meiggs
English: variant of Meggs.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Meiggs in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Meiggs saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 75,938 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had moved up to 74,141, representing a 2.37% rise. The number of people with this surname also expanded from 236 to 261 during this period, a growth rate of 10.59%. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained unchanged at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,938 | #74,141 | 2.37% |
| Count | 236 | 261 | 10.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meiggs
In regard to ethnicity as per the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the last name Meiggs identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage did decrease slightly from 94.92% to 91.19%, however. Meanwhile, there was a significant increase in those who identified as Hispanic, from 4.24% in 2000 to 8.43% in 2010, representing a notable change of 98.82%. No individuals with this surname reported their ethnic identity as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.92% | 91.19% | -3.93% |
| Hispanic | 4.24% | 8.43% | 98.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |