Explore the Family Name Mekelburg
The meaning of Mekelburg
German: variant of Meckelburg, itself a variant of Mecklenburg. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Helmut.
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How common is the last name Mekelburg in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mekelburg has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 57,985th most common surname in the United States and by 2010 it fell to 59,171st position, marking a 2.05% decline. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals carrying the Mekelburg name increased by 4.27%, from 328 in 2000 to 342 in 2010. The proportion of people named Mekelburg per 100,000 remained steady at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,985 | #59,171 | -2.05% |
| Count | 328 | 342 | 4.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mekelburg
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Mekelburg surname identify as white. In fact, this group saw a slight increase from 96.34% in 2000 to 96.78% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased by approximately 16%, from 2.44% in 2000 to 2.05% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals with the surname Mekelburg who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.34% | 96.78% | 0.46% |
| Hispanic | 2.44% | 2.05% | -15.98% |
| 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% |