Explore the Family Name Meyn
The meaning of Meyn
North German: variant of Mein. Some characteristic forenames: German Klaus, Elke, Frieda, Gunter, Kurt, Otto, Reiner.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Meyn in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Meyn saw a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Meyn ranked 34,856 in popularity and had a count of 613, accounting for 0.23 out of every 100,000 surnames. By 2010, its rank fell to 35,812, while the count increased modestly to 627, dropping its proportion per 100,000 to 0.21, indicating a decrease of 8.7%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,856 | #35,812 | -2.74% |
| Count | 613 | 627 | 2.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meyn
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts among those with the Meyn surname between 2000 and 2010. The predominance of White individuals bearing the name decreased slightly from 95.27% to 92.66%. However, there was noticeable growth in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, increasing from 1.79% to 2.39%, and the Hispanic representation also rose from 1.79% to 2.71%. For the first time in 2010, those identifying as two or more races were represented among the Meyn surname holders at 1.91%. There was no representation from the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.27% | 92.66% | -2.74% |
| Hispanic | 1.79% | 2.71% | 51.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.79% | 2.39% | 33.52% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.91% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |