Explore the Family Name Mejilla
The meaning of Mejilla
Hispanic: apparently a nickname from Spanish mejilla ‘cheek’. Alternatively, an altered form of Spanish Mejía (see Mejia).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mejilla in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mejilla has seen a surge in popularity during the 2000-2010 period. In 2000, Mejilla was ranked 82,691st in frequency among U.S. surnames, but by 2010 it had risen to 65,066th place—a noteworthy rise of over 21%. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname also increased from 212 to 305, marking a significant growth of nearly 44%. The proportion of people named Mejilla per 100,000 also went up by 25%, from 0.08 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,691 | #65,066 | 21.31% |
| Count | 212 | 305 | 43.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.1 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mejilla
The ethnic identity associated with the Mejilla surname has shown some shift based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. Individuals identifying as Hispanic make up the largest portion of those carrying the Mejilla name, seeing a slight increase from 91.98% in 2000 to 93.11% in 2010. This implies that the Mejilla surname is predominantly found within the Hispanic community. Meanwhile, the Asian/Pacific Islander group saw a decrease from 7.55% to 5.9% over the same period. There were no recorded instances of this surname among those who identify as White, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 91.98% | 93.11% | 1.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.55% | 5.9% | -21.85% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| White | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |