Explore the Family Name Meulemans
The meaning of Meulemans
Flemish and Dutch: patronymic from Meuleman, an occupational name for a miller, from molen, meulen ‘mill’ (from Latin molina) + man ‘man’. Some characteristic forenames: French Elzear.
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How common is the last name Meulemans in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Meulemans has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 49,159th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had moved up to 46,902nd place showing a 4.59% change. The count of people with this surname also grew from 402 to 453, indicating a 12.69% rise. However, the proportion per 100k people remained steady at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,159 | #46,902 | 4.59% |
| Count | 402 | 453 | 12.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meulemans
As for ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Meulemans surname identify as White, although there was a small decrease from 97.76% in 2000 to 96.47% in 2010. The Hispanic representation within the Meulemans surname population saw a significant percentage increase of 63.09%, rising from 1.49% in 2000 to 2.43% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, part of two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.76% | 96.47% | -1.32% |
| Hispanic | 1.49% | 2.43% | 63.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |