Explore the Family Name Meinking
The meaning of Meinking
North German (Westphalia): patronymic from the personal name Meinke, a pet form of Mein 1. Some characteristic forenames: German Ewald.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Meinking in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Meinking" experienced a slight decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, with its ranking falling by 3.75 percent from 80216 to 83226. However, the number of individuals bearing the name increased slightly over this period, with the count rising from 220 to 226, indicating a 2.73 percent growth. The proportion of Meinkings per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,216 | #83,226 | -3.75% |
| Count | 220 | 226 | 2.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meinking
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Meinking largely remained consistent from 2000 to 2010, based on the data gathered in the Decennial U.S. Census. The vast majority of Meinkings identify as White, with this group constituting 98.64 percent in 2000 and dropping marginally to 98.23 percent in 2010. There were no recorded changes in the other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with the percentages for these groups remaining at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.64% | 98.23% | -0.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |