Explore the Family Name Meiller
The meaning of Meiller
1. German (Bavaria): unexplained. 2. French: variant of Mellier, a topographic name from Middle French meslier ‘medlar (tree)’.
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How common is the last name Meiller in the United States?
The surname Meiller, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 74,164th most common name, but by 2010, it had slipped to 78,567th position, marking a change of -5.94%. However, the count of individuals with this surname remained consistent at 243 for both years. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the Meiller surname per 100,000 people decreased by 11.11%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,164 | #78,567 | -5.94% |
| Count | 243 | 243 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meiller
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Meiller surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, maintaining a steady percentage of 93.83%. There were no recorded instances of this surname among populations identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. The Hispanic representation within the Meiller surname population experienced a decline, falling from 3.29% in 2000 to 2.88% in 2010, indicating a change of -12.46%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.83% | 93.83% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.29% | 2.88% | -12.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |