Explore the Family Name Meil
The meaning of Meil
1. German: variant of Meile. 2. Scottish (Orkney): habitational name from one of several places in Orkney (and perhaps Shetland) named from Old Norse melr ‘sandbank’. The surname is now spelled Meil in Orkney and Mail in Shetland. The name is rare in Britain and Ireland.
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How common is the last name Meil in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Meil" has seen a decline over the decade. In 2000, it was ranked 82,691 but by 2010, it dropped to 104,156, representing a decrease of approximately 26%. The count of people with the surname "Meil" also declined from 212 in 2000 to 172 in 2010, a reduction of nearly 19%. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 of the population with this surname dropped by 25%, from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,691 | #104,156 | -25.96% |
| Count | 212 | 172 | -18.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.06 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meil
As regards ethnic identity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were no reported individuals with the surname "Meil" identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during 2000 and 2010. However, the majority identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 93.87% in 2000 to 92.44% in 2010. A notable change was observed in the Black community, where the percentage went from 0 in 2000 to 4.07% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.87% | 92.44% | -1.52% |
| Black | 0% | 4.07% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |