Explore the Family Name Meijer
The meaning of Meijer
Dutch: cognate of German Meyer. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Harm, Adriaan, Cornelis, Derk, Henk, Pieter, Willem. German Hans, Ernst, Inge, Johannes, Otto. Scandinavian Berent, Johan.
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How common is the last name Meijer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Meijer has decreased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Meijer ranked 52,077 and dropped to a ranking of 68,345 by 2010, indicating a decline of 31.24%. Likewise, the number of individuals carrying the Meijer surname also fell from 375 in 2000 to 288 in 2010, marking a decrease of 23.2%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also experienced a decrease of 28.57%, moving from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,077 | #68,345 | -31.24% |
| Count | 375 | 288 | -23.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.1 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meijer
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows various changes for the surname Meijer between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Meijer surname holders identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander was 4% in 2000, but this data was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more ethnicities rose from 4% in 2000 to 4.51% in 2010, an increase of 12.75%. White individuals bearing the Meijer surname also increased slightly from 84.53% in 2000 to 85.76% in 2010. Interestingly, the surname saw a significant growth within the Hispanic community, rising by 50.69% from 5.07% in 2000 to 7.64% in 2010. The data for individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native was suppressed, therefore not available for comparison.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.53% | 85.76% | 1.46% |
| Hispanic | 5.07% | 7.64% | 50.69% |
| Two or More Races | 4% | 4.51% | 12.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |