Explore the Family Name Mehmeti
The meaning of Mehmeti
Albanian: from the Muslim personal name Mehmet (Albanian definite form Mehmeti) of Turkish and ultimately of Arabic origin (see Muhammad). This surname is common in both Albania and Kosovo.
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How common is the last name Mehmeti in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mehmeti has seen a notable rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 88,461 but by 2010, it moved up significantly to rank 56,972. This change is reflected in the count of people with the surname as well, which increased from 195 individuals in 2000 to 358 in 2010, a growth of approximately 83.59%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 also rose from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010, showing a 71.43% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #88,461 | #56,972 | 35.6% |
| Count | 195 | 358 | 83.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.12 | 71.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mehmeti
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mehmeti, it's evident that changes have occurred over the decade. Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both census years, growing from 80% in 2000 to an even larger proportion of 97.49% in 2010. The number identifying with two or more races saw a significant decrease, going from 20% in 2000 down to just 1.68% in 2010. There were no reported instances of individuals with the Mehmeti surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80% | 97.49% | 21.86% |
| Two or More Races | 20% | 1.68% | -91.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |