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

Meece, 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 Meece surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Meece in America

Meece is the 10615th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Meece surname appeared 3,016 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 Meece.

We can also compare 2010 data for Meece 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 Meece

The surname MEECE has its origins in England, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "mæce," meaning a kinsman or relative. This name was initially used as a nickname to identify someone who was considered a close companion or friend.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire, a census-like survey conducted in 1273. The entry mentions a certain "William le Mece," indicating the presence of the name in that region during that time period.

In the 14th century, variations of the name began to appear, such as "Mece," "Meece," and "Mees." These spellings were likely influenced by regional dialects and the evolving nature of the English language during that era.

The MEECE surname has its roots in several counties across England, including Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, and Warwickshire. It is believed that some of the earliest bearers of this name may have been from the village of Meece, located in Staffordshire.

One notable historical figure with the surname MEECE was John Meece, a Member of Parliament for Taunton in Somerset during the late 16th century (1589-1593). He played a role in the English Reformation and was known for his support of Protestant causes.

Another individual of note was Sir Robert Meece, a landowner and prominent figure in Warwickshire during the 17th century. He was actively involved in local politics and served as a Justice of the Peace for the county.

In the 18th century, a certain Thomas Meece (1715-1788) was a renowned clockmaker from Gloucestershire, known for his intricate and beautifully crafted timepieces.

The 19th century saw the rise of William Meece (1825-1892), a successful businessman and industrialist from Staffordshire. He established a successful pottery and ceramics company, contributing to the region's economic growth during the Industrial Revolution.

Lastly, one cannot overlook the contribution of Sir Edward Meece (1870-1946), a distinguished British diplomat who served as the Ambassador to Japan in the early 20th century. His diplomatic efforts played a vital role in fostering positive relations between the two nations during a crucial period in history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Meece

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

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

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