Explore the Family Name Methner
The meaning of Methner
East German (of Slavic origin): from a Germanized form of the Sorbian personal name Mět (see Mieth) + the suffix -ner. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Lothar, Otto.
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How common is the last name Methner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Methner saw an increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Methner was ranked as the 60,887th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 60,347th spot, marking a change of 0.89%. The total count of individuals with the surname also increased from 309 in 2000 to 334 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 8.09%. However, the proportion of Methner per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,887 | #60,347 | 0.89% |
| Count | 309 | 334 | 8.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Methner
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Methner surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 98.06% to 95.51%. Interestingly, the data shows an emergence of diversity within this surname over the decade. While in 2000, no Methners identified as having two or more races, by 2010, 2.4% of Methners identified as multi-racial. The percentage of Methners identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also increased slightly, from 1.62% in 2000 to 1.80% in 2010. No Methners identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.06% | 95.51% | -2.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.4% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.62% | 1.8% | 11.11% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |