Explore the Family Name Messerly
The meaning of Messerly
Altered form of Swiss German Messerli.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Messerly in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Messerly has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Messerly ranked 22,427th in popularity and it rose to 21,393rd by 2010, marking a 4.61% change. The number of individuals with this surname also grew during this period, from 1,071 in 2000 to 1,223 in 2010, an impressive growth of 14.19%. The proportion per 100,000 people also increased slightly from 0.4 to 0.41.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,427 | #21,393 | 4.61% |
| Count | 1,071 | 1,223 | 14.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.41 | 2.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Messerly
In terms of ethnicity as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were no recorded instances of the Messerly surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander and Black populations in both 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with 91.32% in 2000 and 87.90% in 2010, showing a slight decrease. Individuals who identified as having two or more ethnic identities saw a significant rise from 1.03% to 1.47%, an increase of 42.72%. The Hispanic community also saw a growth of 40% from 1.40% to 1.96%. Lastly, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a notable increase of 31.26% from 5.79% in 2000 to 7.60% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.32% | 87.9% | -3.75% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 5.79% | 7.6% | 31.26% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 1.96% | 40% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 1.47% | 42.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |