Explore the Family Name Mestayer
The meaning of Mestayer
French: variant of Métayer (see Metayer). Some characteristic forenames: French Gaston, Monique, Raoul.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mestayer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mestayer saw a slight dip in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 67,317 to 68,122. That said, the actual count of individuals bearing the Mestayer name showed modest growth, increasing by 5.47% during the same period. The proportion per 100,000 of the population remained steady at 0.1, indicating that while the name's rank has declined slightly, its incidence within the overall population remains relatively unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,317 | #68,122 | -1.2% |
| Count | 274 | 289 | 5.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mestayer
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Mestayer surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with this name identify as White, with the percentage rising slightly from 89.05% in 2000 to 91% in 2010. The next largest group identified as Hispanic, although their representation declined by about 5.15% over the ten year period. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.05% | 91% | 2.19% |
| Hispanic | 9.12% | 8.65% | -5.15% |
| 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% |