Explore the Family Name Meinen
The meaning of Meinen
1. North German and Dutch: patronymic from Mein 1. 2. German: variant of Meine 2. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Dieter, Ernst.
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How common is the last name Meinen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Meinen saw an increase in usage between 2000 and 2010. The popularity rank of the name improved from 30,120 in 2000 to 29,528 in 2010, indicating a growth of 1.97%. The count also increased during this period, with 734 individuals bearing this surname in 2000 and 799 people in 2010, marking a rise of 8.86%. However, the proportion per 100k remained stagnant at 0.27.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,120 | #29,528 | 1.97% |
| Count | 734 | 799 | 8.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meinen
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Meinen, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the Meinen surname identified as White (98.09%), but this percentage slightly decreased to 96.62% by 2010. There was a minor increase in those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities, from 0.68% in 2000 to 0.88% in 2010. Meanwhile, the figures for Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic ethnicities were negligible in 2000, but witnessed a slight increase to 1.00% and 1.13% respectively in 2010. There was no observed change for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories over this time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.09% | 96.62% | -1.5% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.13% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.68% | 0.88% | 29.41% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |