Meczes Surname
Approximately 16 people bear this surname
Meczes Surname User-submission:
The surname Meczes comes from the ancient occupation mecca zest (mec-zes), which means 'child beater'.
Meczes Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 13 | 1:4,286,005 | 132,302 |
| Australia | 1 | 1:26,995,701 | 270,794 |
| Austria | 1 | 1:8,515,435 | 118,036 |
| Slovakia | 1 | 1:5,336,450 | 140,422 |
The alternate forms: Méczes (1) & Méczeš (12) are calculated separately.
Meczes Surname Meaning
User-submitted Reference
The surname Meczes comes from the ancient occupation mecca zest (mec-zes), which means 'child beater'.
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Where Does The Last Name Meczes Come From? nationality or country of origin
The surname Meczes is found in England more than any other country/territory. It can be rendered as: Méczes or Méczeš. Click here to see other potential spellings of this surname.
How Common Is The Last Name Meczes? popularity and diffusion
The last name Meczes is the 4,908,606th most prevalent last name throughout the world. It is borne by approximately 1 in 455,471,620 people. It is primarily found in Europe, where 94 percent of Meczes reside; 81 percent reside in Northern Europe and 81 percent reside in British Isles.
The last name is most commonly held in England, where it is borne by 13 people, or 1 in 4,286,005. In England Meczes is primarily found in: Worcestershire, where 69 percent are found, Greater London, where 23 percent are found and West Midlands, where 8 percent are found. Excluding England it exists in 3 countries. It also occurs in Australia, where 6 percent are found and Austria, where 6 percent are found.
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