Explore the Family Name Messersmith
The meaning of Messersmith
Americanized form of German Messerschmidt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Messersmith in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Messersmith" has seen a slight decline between 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 12,749 in 2000, it slipped to 13,703 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 7.48%. In terms of count, the number of people bearing this surname also experienced a small drop from 2,222 to 2,209, marking a negative change of 0.59%. The proportion per 100,000 people too dipped by 8.54% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,749 | #13,703 | -7.48% |
| Count | 2,222 | 2,209 | -0.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.82 | 0.75 | -8.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Messersmith
When we turn our attention to the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Messersmith", according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identifies as White, comprising 95.27% in 2000 and 94.43% in 2010. However, there was a minimal decrease of 0.88% over the decade. The Hispanic representation showed an increase of 33.03%, rising from 2.21% in 2000 to 2.94% in 2010. The surname also had individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those of two or more races. The former saw a decrease of 15.93%, while the latter marked an increase of 21.11% over the decade. There were no records of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.27% | 94.43% | -0.88% |
| Hispanic | 2.21% | 2.94% | 33.03% |
| Two or More Races | 0.9% | 1.09% | 21.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.13% | 0.95% | -15.93% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |