2010
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Meyring
A German surname likely derived from a regional place name or location.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Meyring. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Meyring surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Meyring in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Meyring, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.2%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Meyring
The surname MEYRING originates from Germany, with records dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have been derived from the Middle High German word "meir," meaning "bailiff" or "steward." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to individuals who held positions of authority or oversaw estates.
One of the earliest known records of the MEYRING surname can be found in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, located in present-day Bavaria. In 1472, a certain Hans Meyring is mentioned in a municipal document, indicating the presence of the family in the region during that time period.
Throughout the centuries, variations in the spelling of the name have emerged, including Meyringer, Meyringer, and Mairinger. These slight alterations reflect regional dialects and differences in pronunciation across various parts of Germany.
Interestingly, the MEYRING surname has also been associated with certain place names in Germany. For instance, the village of Meyringen in the Swiss canton of Bern shares a similar root, potentially indicating a connection between the surname and geographical locations.
One notable bearer of the MEYRING name was Johann Meyring, a 16th-century German humanist and scholar. Born in Rothenburg ob der Tauber in 1522, Meyring gained recognition for his contributions to the study of Latin literature and his teachings at various universities across Europe.
Another individual of historical significance was Friedrich Meyring, a German composer who lived from 1786 to 1846. His works, primarily composed for the church and chamber ensembles, were widely performed during his lifetime and contributed to the rich cultural heritage of Germany.
In the 19th century, the MEYRING surname also appeared in the annals of German literature. Carl Meyring, born in 1824 and died in 1901, was a renowned poet and novelist whose works explored themes of nature and human emotions.
Moving into the 20th century, we encounter Hans Meyring, a German architect who was born in 1891 and passed away in 1968. Meyring's designs, which included both residential and commercial buildings, left a lasting impact on the urban landscape of several German cities.
Finally, it is worth mentioning Erich Meyring, a German military officer who served during World War II. Born in 1899 and died in 1975, Meyring rose through the ranks of the Wehrmacht and played a significant role in various campaigns on the Eastern Front.
While these examples provide a glimpse into the historical significance of the MEYRING surname, it is important to note that many other individuals bearing this name have contributed to various fields throughout the centuries, leaving their mark on the rich tapestry of human endeavor.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Meyring
Among Census respondents with the surname Meyring, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.2%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Meyring bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Meyring surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.2% · 106
- Two or more races5.2% · 6
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Meyring
Meyring appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+4 bearers (+3.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,590 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.6%) | Up 2,590 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Meyring surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #148,347 | #145,757 | 1.7% |
| Count | 111 | 115 | 3.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Meyring bearers went from 111 to 115 (+3.6% change). The surname moved up 2,590 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #145,757.
FAQ
Meyring surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Meyring?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Meyring. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Meyring?
Meyring ranks #145,757 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 115 people with the surname Meyring. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Meyring.
Has Meyring become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Meyring went from 111 recorded bearers to 115. That is an increase of 4 (+3.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #148,347 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Meyring?
Among Census respondents with the surname Meyring, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.2%) and Black (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Meyring in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.2% (106 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Meyring appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.2%), Two or More Races (5.2%), Black (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Meyring (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Meyring mean?
A German surname likely derived from a regional place name or location. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Meyring (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Meyring?
For a quick modern take, check how common the surname Meyring is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.