Explore the Family Name Messman
The meaning of Messman
1. Americanized form of German Messmann: occupational name or nickname for someone who transported or sold dung, from Middle Low German mest, Middle High German mist ‘dung, cesspool’. 2. Americanized form of Dutch Mesman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Messman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Messman has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 28088, but by 2010, it had slipped to 32268, marking a decline of nearly 15 percent. Likewise, the overall count dropped from 803 in 2000 to 714 in 2010, representing an 11.08 percent decrease. The proportion per 100k also saw a reduction of 20 percent, moving from 0.3 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,088 | #32,268 | -14.88% |
| Count | 803 | 714 | -11.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.24 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Messman
In terms of ethnicity, according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Messman identify as White, accounting for 97.26 percent in 2000 and slightly dropping to 96.78 percent in 2010. There was no recorded change for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native between the two years. However, there was a significant increase in the number who identify as Hispanic, surging from 0.75 percent in 2000 to 1.54 percent in 2010, which constitutes a growth of over 105 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.26% | 96.78% | -0.49% |
| Hispanic | 0.75% | 1.54% | 105.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.62% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.62% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |