Explore the Family Name Meins
The meaning of Meins
1. German: variant of Meints. Compare Mines 1. 2. Scottish and English: variant of Mains. Some characteristic forenames: German Erna, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Meins in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Meins has somewhat decreased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 68,782 in terms of popularity but had dropped to 76,533 by 2010, showing an 11.27% decrease. The number of individuals with this surname also declined from 267 in 2000 to 251 in 2010, marking a reduction of almost 6%. The proportion per 100,000 people likewise fell by 10%, from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,782 | #76,533 | -11.27% |
| Count | 267 | 251 | -5.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meins
As for ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals changes over the first decade of the 21st century. The Meins surname was primarily associated with the white ethnicity, which made up 94.01% in 2000, although this figure slipped to 92.03% by 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic dropped substantially from 5.24% to 3.98% over the same period. Interestingly, there was no data available for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native backgrounds. However, a new category emerged in 2010, with 3.59% of individuals now identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.01% | 92.03% | -2.11% |
| Hispanic | 5.24% | 3.98% | -24.05% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.59% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |