Explore the Family Name Meuer
The meaning of Meuer
German: habitational name for someone from Meura near Saalfeld (Thuringia) or Meuro near Wittenberg. Some characteristic forenames: German Frieda, Gerd, Ingeburg.
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How common is the last name Meuer in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Meuer has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 76,946th most popular surname, while in 2010 it moved up to the 76,533rd position, indicating a 0.54% change in rank. Furthermore, the count of individuals with this last name rose by 8.19%, from 232 individuals in 2000 to 251 in 2010. However, when considering proportion per 100,000 people, there was no significant change, remaining at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,946 | #76,533 | 0.54% |
| Count | 232 | 251 | 8.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meuer
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Meuer, the Decennial U.S. Census provides some interesting insights. There was a notable decrease in the proportion of individuals identifying as White, from 96.98% in 2000 to 92.83% in 2010. Simultaneously, the data shows an emergence of multiracial identities (from 0 to 2.39%) and those identifying as Hispanic (from 0 to 3.98%). However, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.98% | 92.83% | -4.28% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.98% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.39% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |