Explore the Family Name Meiklejohn
The meaning of Meiklejohn
Scottish: nickname from Middle Scots mekill, meikill ‘big’ + the personal name John.
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How common is the last name Meiklejohn in the United States?
The surname Meiklejohn was not exceedingly common in the United States according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it ranked as the 48,776th most popular surname, and by 2010, it had fallen slightly to the 50,564th rank, a change of -3.67%. The total count of individuals with this surname modestly increased from 406 in 2000 to 413 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 1.72%. The proportion of people named Meiklejohn per 100,000 individuals decreased by 6.67% over the course of the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,776 | #50,564 | -3.67% |
| Count | 406 | 413 | 1.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meiklejohn
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Meiklejohn based on the Decennial U.S. Census, we see an overwhelming majority identifying as White. This group decreased slightly from 93.35% in 2000 to 90.07% in 2010. The Hispanic population with this surname saw a significant increase of 47.30%, although still comprising a small portion of the overall percentage at 2.18% in 2010. Similarly, the Black population increased by 40.29% to 4.84% in 2010. Meanwhile, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category emerged in 2010, while there were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or under two or more races for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.35% | 90.07% | -3.51% |
| Black | 3.45% | 4.84% | 40.29% |
| Hispanic | 1.48% | 2.18% | 47.3% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.45% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |