Explore the Family Name Meetze
The meaning of Meetze
German: possibly a habitational name from a place called Meetzen.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Meetze in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Meetze slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Meetze ranked 31,621 in popularity but fell to 31,906 in 2010, a slight decrease of 0.9%. However, the actual count of people bearing the surname increased from 691 to 723 during this period, an increase of 4.63%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased marginally from 0.26 to 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,621 | #31,906 | -0.9% |
| Count | 691 | 723 | 4.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meetze
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Meetze showed some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as white decreased from 95.66% to 92.95%, while those reporting themselves as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.01% to 2.07%. The proportion of Meetzes identifying as Black changed minimally, rising from 1.74% to 1.80%. Interestingly, the 2010 data saw new ethnic identities emerging, with some Meetzes identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, which were not reported in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.66% | 92.95% | -2.83% |
| Hispanic | 1.01% | 2.07% | 104.95% |
| Black | 1.74% | 1.8% | 3.45% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.66% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.83% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.69% | 0% |