Explore the Family Name Meinders
The meaning of Meinders
North German and Dutch: patronymic from the personal name Meinhard (see Meinert). Some characteristic forenames: German Kuno, Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Meinders in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Meinders saw a slight rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 32,488th most popular surname and increased its ranking to 32,236 by 2010, showing a growth rate of approximately 0.78%. The count of individuals with the Meinders surname also increased during this period from 667 to 715, representing a 7.2% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 4%, moving from 0.25 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,488 | #32,236 | 0.78% |
| Count | 667 | 715 | 7.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.24 | -4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meinders
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Meinders surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease of 1.04% between 2000 and 2010, shifting from 98.65% to 97.62%. There was no recorded change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Noteworthy is the emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races and Hispanic ethnicity in 2010, which were not present in the 2000 census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.65% | 97.62% | -1.04% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.12% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.98% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |