Explore the Family Name Meo
The meaning of Meo
Italian: from a short form of the personal names Bartolomeo, Romeo, or Tolomeo, or possibly from a shortened form of Matteo, Mazzeo (Italian equivalents of Matthew). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Sal, Alphonso, Antonio, Mario, Ciro, Gasper, Iolanda, Nicola, Onofrio, Rocco, Santi, Santo, Vito.
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How common is the last name Meo in the United States?
The surname 'Meo' saw a rise in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the surname was ranked 28,947th but climbed to 26,932nd by 2010, an increase of almost 7%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 773 in 2000 to 901 in 2010, signifying a 16.56% increase. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals named Meo per 100k people rose marginally from 0.29 to 0.31 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,947 | #26,932 | 6.96% |
| Count | 773 | 901 | 16.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.31 | 6.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meo
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were notable changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Meo' from 2000 to 2010. The largest group remained White, though their percentage dropped slightly from 90.82% to 87.24%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic increased significantly from 1.68% to 3.11%, showing an 85.12% change. Additionally, the percentage of Asians/Pacific Islanders bearing the surname 'Meo' rose from 4.66% to 5.22%. The census recorded no individuals of Two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities in 2010, whereas in 2000, 1.55% identified as two or more races. Notably, the surname appeared among Black identities for the first time in 2010, at 3.00%
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.82% | 87.24% | -3.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.66% | 5.22% | 12.02% |
| Hispanic | 1.68% | 3.11% | 85.12% |
| Black | 0% | 3% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.55% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |