Explore the Family Name Meine
The meaning of Meine
North German: 1. variant of Mein 1. 2. habitational name from Meine near Brunswick. Some characteristic forenames: German Heinz, Klaus, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Meine in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Meine saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Meine ranked at 48,665, but dropped to 54,418 by 2010, marking an 11.82% decrease. The total count of individuals with the surname also declined from 407 in 2000 to 379 in 2010, equating to a 6.88% drop. Similarly, the proportion of people named Meine per 100,000 decreased by 13.33%, going from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,665 | #54,418 | -11.82% |
| Count | 407 | 379 | -6.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meine
The Decennial U.S. Census data on ethnic identity indicates that the Meine surname was overwhelmingly associated with individuals identifying as White in both 2000 and 2010. Specifically, 96.81% identified as White in 2000 and this figure slightly increased to 97.63% in 2010. There was a small percentage (1.72%) who identified as Hispanic in 2000; however, this percentage disappeared completely by 2010. There were no reported instances of individuals with the surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.81% | 97.63% | 0.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |