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

Meas, 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 Meas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Meas in America

Meas is the 15246th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Meas surname appeared 1,929 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Meas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Meas 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 Meas

The surname MEAS is believed to have originated in England, with roots dating back to the 11th century. It may have derived from the Old English word "mæs," which means "meadow" or "pasture." This suggests that the name could have been initially given to individuals who lived near or owned meadows or pasture lands.

The earliest recorded instances of the MEAS surname can be found in various historical records from the medieval period. One notable mention is in the Domesday Book of 1086, where the name appears as "Meads" in the county of Hertfordshire. This entry suggests that the name was already in use by the late 11th century.

In the 13th century, the surname appears in various forms such as "Mees," "Mese," and "Meas" in various county records across England. This variation in spelling was common during that time, as standardized spelling had not yet been established.

One of the earliest known individuals with the MEAS surname was Robert de Mease, a landowner who lived in Staffordshire, England, in the late 12th century. Another notable figure was John Meas, a merchant from London, who was mentioned in records from the early 15th century.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the surname MEAS was associated with several prominent individuals. Sir John Meas (1545-1619) was a renowned lawyer and Member of Parliament who served under Queen Elizabeth I. William Meas (1605-1682) was a renowned English clergyman and author who wrote several theological works.

In the 18th century, the MEAS surname continued to be found in various parts of England. One notable figure was Richard Meas (1735-1805), a successful businessman and philanthropist from Yorkshire, who donated significant funds to support education and poverty relief in his local community.

Throughout the 19th century, the MEAS surname was present in various regions of England, with individuals working in various professions, including agriculture, trade, and manufacturing. One notable figure from this period was Charles Meas (1810-1876), a renowned horticulturist and author of several books on gardening and plant cultivation.

As the MEAS surname spread across different parts of England, it also experienced variations in spelling, with forms such as "Meese," "Meace," and "Measse" appearing in various historical records. These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and scribal errors in recording names.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Meas

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

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 Meas 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 Meas 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 Meas was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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