Explore the Family Name Meinert
The meaning of Meinert
Dutch and North German: from the personal name Meinert (see Meinhardt).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Meinert in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Meinert has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Meinert ranked at 17,073 among all surnames in the U.S, but it slipped to 19,924 by 2010, marking a decrease of 16.7%. The quantity of individuals carrying this surname also dropped from 1,533 in 2000 to 1,347 in 2010, a drop of 12.13%. Accordingly, the proportion of Meinerts per 100,000 people fell by 19.3% over the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,073 | #19,924 | -16.7% |
| Count | 1,533 | 1,347 | -12.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.57 | 0.46 | -19.3% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meinert
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the largest ethnic group with the Meinert surname was overwhelmingly white, accounting for 98.04% in 2000 and 96.66% in 2010, indicating a slight decrease of 1.41%. The number of Meinerts identifying as having two or more ethnic identities saw a significant increase of 86.11%, rising from 0.72% in 2000 to 1.34% in 2010. The proportion of Meinerts identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander slightly decreased by 5.13%, while those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 64.41%. There were no Meinerts identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.04% | 96.66% | -1.41% |
| Two or More Races | 0.72% | 1.34% | 86.11% |
| Hispanic | 0.59% | 0.97% | 64.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.39% | 0.37% | -5.13% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |