Explore the Family Name Mestre
The meaning of Mestre
1. Catalan, southern French, and Portuguese: from mestre ‘master (craftsman)’, denoting the head of a craft or trade guild. Compare French Maitre. 2. Italian and Jewish (from Italy): habitational name from Mestre, part of Venice. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jorge, Jose, Rolando, Carlos, Juan, Octavio, Alberto, Francisco, Alvaro, Ana, Arsenio, Cesar. Portuguese Amadeu.
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How common is the last name Mestre in the United States?
The surname Mestre has seen a rise in popularity over the past decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it ranked 24,471 among all surnames in the United States but by 2010, it had climbed to rank 21,878. This represents an increase of 10.6 percent. The count of individuals bearing this surname also grew from 958 to 1,187, a substantial gain of nearly 24 percent. As a result, the proportion of people with the Mestre surname per 100 thousand individuals increased by 11.11 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,471 | #21,878 | 10.6% |
| Count | 958 | 1,187 | 23.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.4 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mestre
On the subject of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data presents interesting changes within those who carry the Mestre surname. Those identifying as Hispanic represented the majority in both 2000 and 2010, increasing slightly from 77.14 percent to 81.30 percent. Individuals identifying as white decreased from 19.83 percent to 16.01 percent. Despite the small percentage, the count of those identifying as Black showed a significant increase of 48 percent, moving from 1.25 percent to 1.85 percent. Interestingly, 2010 saw the emergence of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, which was not recorded in 2000. However, there were no people with the surname Mestre who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 77.14% | 81.3% | 5.39% |
| White | 19.83% | 16.01% | -19.26% |
| Black | 1.25% | 1.85% | 48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.51% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.94% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |