Explore the Family Name Meineke
The meaning of Meineke
North German: variant of Meinecke.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Meineke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Meineke' saw a decline between 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 43,157 and fell to 47,706 in 2010, marking a drop of 10.54%. The number of people with the Meineke surname also decreased during this period, from 472 individuals in 2000 to 444 in 2010. This indicates a decrease of 5.93%. The proportion of the Meineke surname per 100k population also dropped by 11.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,157 | #47,706 | -10.54% |
| Count | 472 | 444 | -5.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meineke
In terms of ethnic identity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, those bearing the surname 'Meineke' were predominantly White, making up 91.74% in 2000 and 90.77% in 2010. However, this represents a slight decrease of 1.06%. A small percentage identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native at 5.51% in 2000, seeing a slight increase of 6.35% in 2010. The presence of the Meineke surname within the Hispanic and those of two or more races categories emerged in 2010, while it remained non-existent within the Asian/Pacific Islander and Black categories for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.74% | 90.77% | -1.06% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 5.51% | 5.86% | 6.35% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.35% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.13% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |