Find out how popular the last name Meah is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Meah.

Meah, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Meah surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Meah in America

Meah is the 57234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Meah surname appeared 356 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Meah.

We can also compare 2010 data for Meah to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Meah

The surname "MEAH" is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "meah," which means "kinsman" or "relative." The name may have originally been used to refer to someone who was related to a prominent family or clan.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "MEAH" can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landowners and property holdings in England compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. In this document, the name appears as "Meha," which was likely an early spelling variation.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the surname "MEAH" was concentrated primarily in the counties of Warwickshire and Staffordshire, where it was associated with several small villages and hamlets. Some of these place names, such as Meaham and Meahampton, may have been derived from the surname itself.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named John Meah (c. 1320 - 1390) was a wealthy merchant and landowner in the city of York. He was recorded as owning several properties and businesses within the city walls.

Another individual of note was William Meah (c. 1450 - 1525), a prominent clergyman who served as the Dean of Lincoln Cathedral during the early years of the 16th century. He was known for his efforts to reform the cathedral's administration and strengthen its finances.

During the Tudor period, the surname "MEAH" gained some prominence among the English gentry. One notable example was Thomas Meah (c. 1520 - 1589), a country squire and landowner in Warwickshire who served as a Justice of the Peace and was involved in local government affairs.

In the 17th century, a man named Samuel Meah (1628 - 1702) was a respected scholar and author who published several works on theology and philosophy. He was also a Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge, and served as the college's librarian for many years.

Another notable figure was Elizabeth Meah (1670 - 1746), a wealthy heiress and philanthropist who used her fortune to establish several charitable foundations and endowments in her hometown of Staffordshire. She is remembered for her generosity and commitment to supporting education and social welfare initiatives.

While the surname "MEAH" has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it continues to be associated with its English origins and connections to the counties of Warwickshire and Staffordshire.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Meah

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Meah.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Meah was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Meah has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Meah was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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