Explore the Family Name Meinberg
The meaning of Meinberg
German: habitational name from Meinberg in Westphalia. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Juergen, Klaus, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Meinberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Meinberg saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Meinberg was ranked 79,115th in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had fallen to 86,005th, marking an 8.71% decrease. The count of people with this surname also dropped from 224 to 217 in that decade, a decline of 3.13%. Accordingly, the proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,115 | #86,005 | -8.71% |
| Count | 224 | 217 | -3.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meinberg
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Meinberg has seen some changes over time, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, approximately 95.98% of those bearing the Meinberg name identified as White, dropping slightly to 93.55% in 2010. The percentage identifying with two or more races decreased from 3.13% to 0% within the same period. The Hispanic population with the Meinberg surname saw a noticeable increase to 3.23% in 2010 from 0% in 2000. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained static, with no reported individuals identifying under these categories in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.98% | 93.55% | -2.53% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.23% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.13% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |