Explore the Family Name Messaros
The meaning of Messaros
Americanized form of Hungarian Mészáros ‘butcher’ (see Meszaros) and of its Slavic(ized) variants, e.g. Serbian and Croatian Mesaroš (see Mesaros).
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How common is the last name Messaros in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Messaros has slightly declined over the years 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname fell from 97,384 in 2000 to 105,600 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 8.44%. The count also dropped by 2.31% from 173 in 2000 to 169 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100k remained consistent at 0.06 for both years, showing that the popularity of the surname Messaros remained relatively stable within the population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #97,384 | #105,600 | -8.44% |
| Count | 173 | 169 | -2.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Messaros
In terms of ethnic identity, the census data shows that nearly all individuals with the surname Messaros identify as White. In 2000, this was true for 98.27% of individuals and rose to 99.41% in 2010, an increase of 1.16%. There were no recorded instances of the surname Messaros amongst Asian/Pacific Islanders, those of two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives in either year. This information is again based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.27% | 99.41% | 1.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |