Explore the Family Name Meili
The meaning of Meili
Swiss German: variant of Meile. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Otto, Fritz.
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How common is the last name Meili in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Meili has seen a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 76,465 to 79,075, marking a change of -3.41%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname has increased by 2.99%, from 234 in 2000 to 241 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also showed a slight decrease of 11.11%, moving from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,465 | #79,075 | -3.41% |
| Count | 234 | 241 | 2.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meili
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Meili, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, shows some notable changes over the decade between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander more than doubled, increasing from 2.56% to 5.39%. Those identifying as Hispanic almost doubled, rising from 7.26% to 13.69%. However, the percentage of individuals of White ethnicity decreased by 10.01%, dropping from 87.61% to 78.84%. The data for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, and those of two or more races remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.61% | 78.84% | -10.01% |
| Hispanic | 7.26% | 13.69% | 88.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.56% | 5.39% | 110.55% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |