Explore the Family Name Meroney
The meaning of Meroney
Probably Irish: variant of Moroney.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Meroney in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Meroney has seen a decline over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Meroney ranked as the 48,665th most popular surname in the United States and fell to the 52,970th position by 2010, reflecting an 8.85% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also reduced from 407 in 2000 to 391 in 2010, marking a 3.93% drop. Consequently, the proportion of the Meroney surname per 100,000 people went down by 13.33%, moving from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,665 | #52,970 | -8.85% |
| Count | 407 | 391 | -3.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meroney
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts for the surname Meroney between 2000 and 2010. For instance, those identifying as White decreased slightly from 94.35% to 92.84%. In contrast, there were increases in the percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and Black, which went from 0% in 2000 to 1.28%, 2.81%, and 1.79% respectively in 2010. However, the percentage of individuals with this surname identifying with two or more races saw a significant decline of 52.59%, going from 2.70% in 2000 to 1.28% in 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained stable at 0% in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.35% | 92.84% | -1.6% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.81% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.28% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.7% | 1.28% | -52.59% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |