Explore the Family Name Meiring
The meaning of Meiring
German: habitational name from any of several places called Maiering (Bavaria, Upper Palatinate) or Mairing (Bavaria, Austria).
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How common is the last name Meiring in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Meiring has seen an increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 45,227 and by 2010, it had improved its rank to 42,640 - a positive change of 5.72%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 446 in 2000 to 508 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 13.9%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.17 in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,227 | #42,640 | 5.72% |
| Count | 446 | 508 | 13.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meiring
In terms of ethnicity, based on information from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of people with the surname Meiring identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage was slightly reduced from 98.21% in 2000 to 97.83% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a modest increase in the Hispanic segment, which grew from 1.35% to 1.57% over the same period. There were no reported changes in categories for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.21% | 97.83% | -0.39% |
| Hispanic | 1.35% | 1.57% | 16.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |