Explore the Family Name Messing
The meaning of Messing
German: metonymic occupational name for a brazier, from Middle High German messinc ‘brass’ (see Messinger 2).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Messing in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Messing' witnessed minor fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped slightly from 12,037 in 2000 to 12,289 in 2010, marking a -2.09% change. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the surname 'Messing' saw an increase of 6.3%, rising from 2,380 in 2000 to 2,530 in 2010. However, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k also decreased by -2.27% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,037 | #12,289 | -2.09% |
| Count | 2,380 | 2,530 | 6.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.88 | 0.86 | -2.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Messing
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Messing', according to the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen some notable changes from 2000 to 2010. The majority of those bearing this surname identify as White, although the percentage dropped from 95.76% to 92.69%. The Hispanic representation almost doubled during this time period, growing by 96.76% from 1.85% to 3.64%. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities also increased significantly by 80.43%, from 0.92% to 1.66%. Conversely, the Black ethnicity representation saw a slight decrease of -8.46%. There was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities during either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.76% | 92.69% | -3.21% |
| Hispanic | 1.85% | 3.64% | 96.76% |
| Two or More Races | 0.92% | 1.66% | 80.43% |
| Black | 1.3% | 1.19% | -8.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |