Explore the Family Name Meitner
The meaning of Meitner
German: probably an occupational name from Middle High German meidenen ‘to castrate (especially a horse)’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Meitner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Meitner saw a significant rise between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 76,208th most common surname in America whereas by 2010, it had climbed to the 72,332nd spot. This represents a change of around 5.09 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 235 to 269, a 14.47 percent increase during the decade. However, the proportion per 100,000 residents remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,208 | #72,332 | 5.09% |
| Count | 235 | 269 | 14.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meitner
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of people with the surname Meitner identified as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, approximately 96.17 percent of those with the surname were white, which slightly increased to 96.65 percent in 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. Notably, there was a small emergence of Hispanic ethnicity among individuals with the surname Meitner in 2010, representing about 2.23 percent of the total. There were no individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.17% | 96.65% | 0.5% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.23% | 0% |
| 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% |