Explore the Family Name Meiss
The meaning of Meiss
German: topographic name from Middle High German meiʒ ‘felling area, felled timber’. Some characteristic forenames: German Heinz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Meiss in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Meiss was ranked 54,152 in popularity in 2000 and moved slightly to 54,990 by 2010, indicating a slight dip in popularity with a change rate of -1.55%. However, the overall count of individuals with this surname actually increased, from 357 in 2000 to 374 in 2010, marking an increase of 4.76%. The proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.13, showing no change over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,152 | #54,990 | -1.55% |
| Count | 357 | 374 | 4.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meiss
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of people with the Meiss surname identified as White, representing 94.40% in 2000 and dipping slightly to 92.25% in 2010. There were small increases in those identifying as Hispanic (from 2.80% in 2000 to 4.55% in 2010) and those identifying with two or more races (from 1.40% in 2000 to 2.14% in 2010). The percentage of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero throughout both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.4% | 92.25% | -2.28% |
| Hispanic | 2.8% | 4.55% | 62.5% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% | 2.14% | 52.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |