Explore the Family Name Meindl
The meaning of Meindl
South German: from a pet form of Mein 1. Some characteristic forenames: German Aloysius, Johann.
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How common is the last name Meindl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Meindl has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 47,210, but by 2010 it had increased in rank to 45,653, marking a 3.3% change. The count of individuals with this surname also rose during this period. In 2000, there were 423 people with the surname Meindl, and this number grew by 10.64% to reach 468 individuals in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,210 | #45,653 | 3.3% |
| Count | 423 | 468 | 10.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meindl
In terms of ethnicity, data based on the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most people bearing the Meindl surname identify as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 95.74% in 2000 to 92.31% in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic surged significantly, with a 226.27% change, from 1.18% in 2000 to 3.85% in 2010. Additionally, those identifying with two or more races also increased, moving from 1.89% in 2000 to 2.99% in 2010, representing a 58.20% change. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.74% | 92.31% | -3.58% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 3.85% | 226.27% |
| Two or More Races | 1.89% | 2.99% | 58.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |