Explore the Family Name Meranda
The meaning of Meranda
Italian: probably a variant of Miranda.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Meranda in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Meranda saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Meranda ranked as the 34,711th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 39,960th position—a decline of 15.12%. The number of individuals with the surname also fell from 616 in 2000 to 549 in 2010, a decrease of 10.88%. Consequently, the representation of this surname per 100k people moved from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010, indicating a drop of 17.39%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,711 | #39,960 | -15.12% |
| Count | 616 | 549 | -10.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.19 | -17.39% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meranda
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts in the ethnic identity distribution among those bearing the Meranda surname between 2000 and 2010. White representation decreased from 72.40% to 67.40%, a change of -6.91%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic portion of the Meranda population increased from 23.86% to 28.96%, reflecting a growth of 21.37%. Individuals identifying as Black or belonging to two or more races made up smaller percentages, and these also saw decreases over the decade. However, there was a new appearance of individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander descent, which were not recorded in 2000, but made up 0.91% of the Meranda bearers in 2010. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation remained constant at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.4% | 67.4% | -6.91% |
| Hispanic | 23.86% | 28.96% | 21.37% |
| Two or More Races | 2.11% | 1.64% | -22.27% |
| Black | 1.14% | 1.09% | -4.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.91% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |