Explore the Family Name Meinel
The meaning of Meinel
South German: from a pet form of Mein 1 or Meine + the diminutive ending -el. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Helmut.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Meinel in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Meinel has seen a significant increase in popularity over the last decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 83,965th most popular surname in the United States but improved to the 73,464th spot by 2010, showing a 12.51% change upwards. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by an impressive 26.92%, moving from 208 to 264. This increased the proportion of Meinels per 100,000 people from 0.08 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,965 | #73,464 | 12.51% |
| Count | 208 | 264 | 26.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meinel
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides information about the ethnic identity associated with the surname Meinel. In 2000, 89.9% of Meinels identified as White, and this percentage remained almost steady in 2010 at 89.02%, experiencing a minor decrease of 0.98%. Meanwhile, the proportion of Meinels who reported having two or more races saw a slight growth of 10.19%, jumping from 4.81% to 5.3% over the same period. Interestingly, while there were no Meinel individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2000, by 2010, 3.41% did. However, the percentages for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian or Alaskan Native either remained constant at 0% or were suppressed for privacy (indicated by "(S)").
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.9% | 89.02% | -0.98% |
| Two or More Races | 4.81% | 5.3% | 10.19% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.41% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.85% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |