Explore the Family Name Meuwissen
The meaning of Meuwissen
Dutch and Flemish: patronymic from the personal name Mewis, a short form of Bartholomeus (see Bartholomew). Some characteristic forenames: German Franz, Matthias. French Etienne, Hilaire.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Meuwissen in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Meuwissen has witnessed a slight decrease in its popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 74,675th most popular name in the United States with 241 instances of use. However, by 2010, it had slipped to 80,419th place, reflecting a change of -7.69%. This was accompanied by a decrease in the count of people bearing this surname by -2.07%, falling to 236 people. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decline of -11.11%, dropping from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,675 | #80,419 | -7.69% |
| Count | 241 | 236 | -2.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meuwissen
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Meuwissen, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is overwhelmingly linked to white ethnicity. In 2000, about 99.17% of those with the surname identified as white, although this figure experienced a slight decline to 96.61% by 2010, indicating a change of -2.58%. The census data does not show any individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or having two or more races, either in 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.17% | 96.61% | -2.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |