Explore the Family Name Meigs
The meaning of Meigs
English: variant of Meggs.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Meigs in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Meigs has decreased in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Meigs was ranked 17,799 out of all surnames in the United States, and by 2010 the rank had dropped to 19,924. This represents an 11.94 percent decrease in rank. Similarly, the count or number of people with this surname has also declined from 1,450 in 2000 to 1,347 in 2010, a decrease of 7.1 percent. The proportion of individuals named Meigs per 100k population fell by 14.81 percent during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,799 | #19,924 | -11.94% |
| Count | 1,450 | 1,347 | -7.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.46 | -14.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meigs
The ethnicity associated with the surname Meigs saw some changes as well between 2000 and 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. It appears that the majority of Meigs identify as White, with 90.97 percent in 2000 and a nearly unchanged percentage of 90.87 in 2010. There were notable increases in those identifying as Hispanic (from 0 to 2 percent) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (1.72 to 2.15 percent). Those identifying as Black decreased from 3.17 percent to 2.23 percent. The proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races also fell slightly, and there was a new appearance of Asian/Pacific Islander identification in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.97% | 90.87% | -0.11% |
| Black | 3.17% | 2.23% | -29.65% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.72% | 2.15% | 25% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.34% | 1.93% | -17.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.82% | 0% |