Explore the Family Name Meyerowitz
The meaning of Meyerowitz
Jewish (Ashkenazic): patronymic from Meyer 2. The ending -owitz is a Germanized form of the East Slavic patronymic ending -ovich, Polish -owicz. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Meyer, Shula.
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How common is the last name Meyerowitz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Meyerowitz experienced a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Meyerowitz ranked 62,046 in popularity with a count of 302 individuals carrying the name. This equates to a proportion of 0.11 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank dropped to 64,891 but the count increased slightly to 306 individuals, reducing the proportion to 0.1 per 100,000 people. There was a decrease in rank by 4.59% and an increase in count by 1.32%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,046 | #64,891 | -4.59% |
| Count | 302 | 306 | 1.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meyerowitz
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Meyerowitz, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that it is predominantly identified with white individuals. In 2000, 96.69% of those with this surname identified as white, decreasing slightly to 95.75% in 2010. There were also small increases in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those belonging to two or more races, both reaching 1.63% in 2010. The proportions of individuals identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained static at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.69% | 95.75% | -0.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.63% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.63% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |