Explore the Family Name Meinhold
The meaning of Meinhold
German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Meinold, composed of the elements magin ‘might, strength’ + wald ‘rule’. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Wilfried.
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How common is the last name Meinhold in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Meinhold has increased over the past decade. In 2000, Meinhold was ranked 62,396 in terms of surname prevalence, and by 2010 it had risen to a rank of 52,736, representing a change of 15.48%. The number of individuals with this surname also grew from 300 in 2000 to 393 in 2010, a significant increase of 31.0%. Furthermore, the proportion per 100k people with the surname Meinhold rose by 18.18% during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,396 | #52,736 | 15.48% |
| Count | 300 | 393 | 31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.13 | 18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meinhold
Regarding Meinhold's ethnic identity distribution, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. A vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although their percentage slightly decreased from 94.00% in 2000 to 92.37% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a notable increase from 1.67% in 2000 to 3.31% in 2010. Similarly, the category 'two or more races' emerged in 2010 with a share of 3.31%. On the other hand, the proportion of Black individuals bearing the Meinhold name declined entirely to 0.00% in 2010. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant with no individuals reporting these ethnic identities in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94% | 92.37% | -1.73% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.31% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 3.31% | 98.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.67% | 0% | -100% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |