Explore the Family Name Meverden
The meaning of Meverden
Dutch (also Van Meverden): habitational name referring to a place now obsolete.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Meverden in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Meverden' has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 58,849th and by 2010, it had risen to 57,914th. This indicates a change of about 1.59 percent in its rank. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, from 322 in 2000 to 351 in 2010, showing a growth rate of approximately 9.01 percent. However, the proportion of people with the 'Meverden' surname per 100k remained consistent at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,849 | #57,914 | 1.59% |
| Count | 322 | 351 | 9.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meverden
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the 'Meverden' surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals identifying with this name are white, standing at 96.27% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 94.59% in 2010. There was a noticeable increase in individuals identifying as having two or more races, going up from 1.86% in 2000 to 3.42% in 2010. That's an impressive 83.87 percent change. There were no recorded instances of people with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.27% | 94.59% | -1.75% |
| Two or More Races | 1.86% | 3.42% | 83.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |