Explore the Family Name Meincke
The meaning of Meincke
North German: from a pet form of Mein 1. Some characteristic forenames: German Arno, Heinz, Otto.
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How common is the last name Meincke in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Meincke has undergone minor changes in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Meincke ranked 54,385th in popularity among all surnames, with a count of 355 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, the rank had slightly dropped to 54,418th and the count increased to 379, indicating a 6.76% rise in the number of people with this surname over the decade. However, the proportion of Meinckes per 100,000 population remained stable at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,385 | #54,418 | -0.06% |
| Count | 355 | 379 | 6.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meincke
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Meincke also witnessed some shifts during the same period. The majority of Meinckes were identified as White, representing 98.03% in 2000 which slightly decreased to 95.51% by 2010. Although previously negligible, the Hispanic representation within the Meincke surname grew significantly from 1.41% to 2.64%, marking an 87.23% increase. Other ethnic identities, namely Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, recorded no significant presence among those with the Meincke surname as of 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.03% | 95.51% | -2.57% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 2.64% | 87.23% |
| 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% |