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

Mekelburg, 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 Mekelburg surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mekelburg in America

Mekelburg is the 59171st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mekelburg surname appeared 342 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 Mekelburg.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mekelburg 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 Mekelburg

The surname Mekelburg is of German origin, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the region of Mecklenburg, a historical state in northern Germany. The name itself is a locative surname, derived from the place name Mecklenburg, which comes from the Old Slavic word "mikulici," meaning "children of Mikul."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mekelburg can be found in the Mecklenburg Stadtbücher (city books) of the 16th century. These books were records of legal transactions and other important events in the towns and villages of the region. The name Mekelburg appeared several times in these documents, indicating that families with this surname were well-established in the area during that time.

In the 17th century, a notable individual bearing the name Mekelburg was Johann Mekelburg (1592-1654), a German theologian and philosopher. He was born in the town of Rostock, in the Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, and later became a professor at the University of Rostock. His works on philosophy and theology were widely read and respected in his time.

Another significant figure with the surname Mekelburg was Wilhelm Mekelburg (1786-1861), a German painter and engraver. He was born in the town of Güstrow, also in the Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, and is known for his portraits and landscape paintings depicting scenes from the Mecklenburg region.

In the 19th century, a prominent Mekelburg was Karl Mekelburg (1821-1897), a German lawyer and politician. He was born in the town of Neubrandenburg, in the Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, and served as a member of the Mecklenburg-Strelitz Landtag (state parliament) for several years.

Lastly, a notable individual from the early 20th century bearing the name Mekelburg was Otto Mekelburg (1895-1967), a German architect. He was born in the city of Schwerin, the capital of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, and is known for his work in designing public buildings and residential structures in the region.

While the surname Mekelburg may not be as widely known as some other German surnames, its history is deeply rooted in the Mecklenburg region and its cultural heritage. The name has been carried by scholars, artists, politicians, and other notable figures throughout the centuries, reflecting the diverse contributions of those who bore it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mekelburg

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

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

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