Explore the Family Name Merideth
The meaning of Merideth
Welsh: variant of Meredith.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Merideth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Merideth has seen a slight dip in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 14,482nd among all surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it fell slightly to the 15,020th spot, experiencing a drop of 3.71%. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased by 4.08% during this period, from 1,889 to 1,966. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also dipped slightly by 4.29%, going from 0.7 in 2000 to 0.67 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,482 | #15,020 | -3.71% |
| Count | 1,889 | 1,966 | 4.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.7 | 0.67 | -4.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Merideth
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Merideth identify as White, making up 85.65% of all Merideths in 2000 and 85.1% in 2010. Over this decade, the percentage of those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 31.03%, and those identifying with two or more races saw a substantial increase of 66.39%. The percentage of those who identify as Hispanic also saw a rise of 34.59%. Conversely, the percentage of Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native identities decreased by 11.42% and 15.09% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.65% | 85.1% | -0.64% |
| Black | 10.16% | 9% | -11.42% |
| Hispanic | 1.85% | 2.49% | 34.59% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 2.03% | 66.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.58% | 0.76% | 31.03% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.53% | 0.61% | 15.09% |