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

Mecimore, 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 Mecimore surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mecimore in America

Mecimore is the 92719th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mecimore surname appeared 198 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 Mecimore.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mecimore 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 Mecimore

The surname Mecimore has its origins in England, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "meac" and "mor," which together mean "big hill." This suggests that the name may have been originally associated with someone who lived near a prominent hill or mountain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mecimore can be found in the Hertfordshire parish records from 1592, where a John Mecimore is listed. The spelling variation "Meckmore" also appears in some records from the same time period, indicating the fluidity of surname spellings in those days.

In the 17th century, the Mecimore name appears to have spread to other parts of England, with records showing families in Gloucestershire and Somerset. One notable individual was Richard Mecimore, born in 1624 in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, who was a prominent landowner and served as a local magistrate.

The 18th century saw the Mecimore name continue to gain prominence in certain regions of England. John Mecimore, born in 1736 in Somerset, was a renowned painter and portraitist whose works are still displayed in several art galleries today. Another notable figure was Elizabeth Mecimore, born in 1765 in Gloucestershire, who was a pioneering educator and founded one of the first schools for girls in her hometown.

As the centuries progressed, the Mecimore name also found its way across the Atlantic to the American colonies. One of the earliest recorded instances is that of Thomas Mecimore, who arrived in Virginia in 1635 from Gloucestershire, England. His descendants went on to settle in various parts of the eastern United States.

In the 19th century, the Mecimore name gained further recognition with individuals like William Mecimore, born in 1811 in North Carolina, who was a successful businessman and helped establish several textile mills in the region. Another notable figure was Sarah Mecimore, born in 1845 in Pennsylvania, who was a prominent activist in the women's suffrage movement and worked closely with Susan B. Anthony.

Throughout its history, the surname Mecimore has been associated with various occupations and achievements, from landowners and artists to educators and activists. While the name may have originated from a geographical feature, it has since taken on a rich tapestry of meanings and associations across different regions and time periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mecimore

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

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

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