Explore the Family Name Meyerhoff
The meaning of Meyerhoff
German (Westphalia): habitational name for someone who lived or worked at a farm named Meyerhof (see Meyerhofer). Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Ilse, Otto.
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How common is the last name Meyerhoff in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Meyerhoff saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the name fell from 24,386 in 2000 to 25,003 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 2.53%. Despite this fall in rank, the number of people with the Meyerhoff surname actually increased from 962 in 2000 to 994 in 2010, a growth rate of 3.33%. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 5.56% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,386 | #25,003 | -2.53% |
| Count | 962 | 994 | 3.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.34 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meyerhoff
When examining the ethnicity of individuals with the surname Meyerhoff as reported in the Decennial U.S. Census, the data shows that the vast majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although this proportion did decrease slightly from 97.30% to 95.37%. During the decade, there was a significant increase in those identifying with two or more races (from 0.52% to 1.31%) and those of Hispanic ethnicity (from 1.66% to 2.41%). In both years, no individuals with the Meyerhoff surname identified as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.3% | 95.37% | -1.98% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 2.41% | 45.18% |
| Two or More Races | 0.52% | 1.31% | 151.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.7% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |