Explore the Family Name Mekonen
The meaning of Mekonen
Ethiopian: variant of Mekonnen. — Note: Since Ethiopians do not have hereditary surnames, this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.
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How common is the last name Mekonen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Mekonen" has seen a significant increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 118,236 in popularity with just 136 people bearing that name. However, by 2010, the rank had risen to 52,267 with an impressive 397 individuals carrying the Mekonen surname. This represents a positive change of 55.79 in ranking and a 191.91% increase in count. The proportion per 100,000 also increased from 0.05 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010, marking a 160% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #118,236 | #52,267 | 55.79% |
| Count | 136 | 397 | 191.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.13 | 160% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mekonen
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Mekonen surname identify as Black, accounting for 94.12% in 2000 and 93.45% in 2010. This represents a slight decrease of 0.71% over the decade. Interestingly, there was a new appearance of individuals identifying as White in 2010, which was not present in the 2000 data. Conversely, those identifying with two or more races decreased from 3.68% in 2000 to 3.02% in 2010, reflecting a 17.93% change. The data showed no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 94.12% | 93.45% | -0.71% |
| Two or More Races | 3.68% | 3.02% | -17.93% |
| White | 0% | 2.02% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |