Explore the Family Name Meitzler
The meaning of Meitzler
German: possibly a variant of Meissler (see Meisler).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Meitzler in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Meitzler saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 36,531st in popularity among all surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to 39,419th place, representing a change of -7.91%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell slightly, from 578 in 2000 to 558 in 2010 - a decrease of 3.46%. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Meitzler per 100,000 population decreased by 9.52% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,531 | #39,419 | -7.91% |
| Count | 578 | 558 | -3.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meitzler
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Meitzler identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with proportions of 97.06% and 96.95% respectively. There was a small change of -0.11% over this decade. The proportion identifying as Hispanic increased significantly, from 1.21% in 2000 to 1.79% in 2010, marking an increase of 47.93%. Those identifying with two or more races were only reported in 2000 at 1.56%, with no representation in the 2010 data. Meanwhile, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.06% | 96.95% | -0.11% |
| Hispanic | 1.21% | 1.79% | 47.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.56% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |