Explore the Family Name Meras
The meaning of Meras
Asturian-Leonese (Merás): habitational name from Merás, a place in Asturias (Spain).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Meras in the United States?
The surname Meras experienced a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the surname was ranked 48,776th in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had improved its rank slightly to 48,160th, representing an increase of approximately 1.26 percent. The overall count of individuals with this surname also increased from 406 to 439 during this period, marking an 8.13 percent growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,776 | #48,160 | 1.26% |
| Count | 406 | 439 | 8.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meras
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals carrying the Meras surname identify as Hispanic, although the percentage decreased from 86.45 percent in 2000 to 80.18 percent in 2010. The proportion identifying as White saw an increase, going from 12.32 percent in 2000 to 15.95 percent in 2010, showing a significant rise of 29.46 percent. There were also some shifts in other ethnic identities: while there were no individuals identifying as Black or belonging to two or more races in 2000, by 2010 these groups made up 1.59 percent and 1.82 percent of the Meras population respectively. Meanwhile, counts for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained stagnant at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 86.45% | 80.18% | -7.25% |
| White | 12.32% | 15.95% | 29.46% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.82% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.59% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |