Explore the Family Name Mekeel
The meaning of Mekeel
Possibly a much altered form of Irish McHale.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mekeel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mekeel has witnessed a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 60,083 in popularity with 314 instances of its use, which represented a proportion of 0.12 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the rank had declined to 64,559 with only 308 recorded uses of the surname, reflecting a proportion of 0.1 per 100,000 people. Overall, this amounted to a change of -7.45 in rank and -1.91 in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,083 | #64,559 | -7.45% |
| Count | 314 | 308 | -1.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mekeel
When it comes to ethnic identity associated with the surname Mekeel, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some minor shifts between 2000 and 2010. In both years, the surname was primarily associated with individuals identifying as White (94.59% in 2000 and 92.21% in 2010). The decade also saw an introduction of individuals identifying with two or more races, registering at 2.92% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic decreased slightly from 2.23% in 2000 to 1.95% in 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native representation also dropped from 2.87% in 2000 to 1.62% in 2010. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.59% | 92.21% | -2.52% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.92% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.23% | 1.95% | -12.56% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.87% | 1.62% | -43.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |