Explore the Family Name Meta
The meaning of Meta
Albanian: from Metë (definite form Meta), a short form of the Muslim personal name Mehmet of Turkish and ultimately of Arabic origin (see Muhammad).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Meta in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Meta has seen a significant increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Meta was ranked as the 70,052nd most popular surname in the United States with 261 individuals carrying the name. However, by 2010, the surname had risen to the 62,903rd position with an increased count of 318 people. This represents a growth in popularity of approximately 10.21%, and an increase in the number of individuals with the Meta surname by nearly 21.84%. The proportion per 100k also rose slightly during this period, from 0.1 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,052 | #62,903 | 10.21% |
| Count | 261 | 318 | 21.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meta
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Meta. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a notable shift in the ethnicity distribution. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black saw substantial increases of 80.21% and 84.36% respectively. Conversely, those identifying as Two or more races and Hispanic experienced decreases of 67.13% and 27.85% respectively. The White group witnessed a modest rise from 76.63% to 79.87%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained constant at 0.00% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.63% | 79.87% | 4.23% |
| Hispanic | 12.64% | 9.12% | -27.85% |
| Black | 3.07% | 5.66% | 84.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.92% | 3.46% | 80.21% |
| Two or More Races | 5.75% | 1.89% | -67.13% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |