Explore the Family Name Messore
The meaning of Messore
Italian: occupational name from Old Italian messore ‘reaper, harvester’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Alessandro, Angelo, Duilio, Giacomo, Guido, Immacolata, Rocco, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Messore in the United States?
The surname Messore, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The popularity ranking of the name dropped by 2.49%, from rank 82691 in 2000 to 84748 in 2010. However, the number of people with the surname Messore increased slightly over this ten-year period, with a 4.25% increase from 212 individuals in 2000 to 221 in 2010. Despite this increase, the proportion of individuals named Messore per 100,000 people decreased by 12.5%, indicating that other surnames grew more common during this time.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,691 | #84,748 | -2.49% |
| Count | 212 | 221 | 4.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Messore
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Messore identify as White, although this percentage decreased from 96.7% in 2000 to 91.4% in 2010. There was a notable increase in the number of individuals identifying as Hispanic, with the percentage rising from 2.83% in 2000 to 7.24% in 2010. No changes were observed among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.7% | 91.4% | -5.48% |
| Hispanic | 2.83% | 7.24% | 155.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |