Explore the Family Name Method
The meaning of Method
Americanized form of German Mettert.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Method in the United States?
The surname "Method" was ranked 66,476 in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census in the year 2000 and dropped to 71,886th place by 2010. This represents a decrease of 8.14% over ten years. In terms of count, there were 278 individuals with the Method last name in 2000, reducing slightly to 271 by 2010, a dip of 2.52%. The proportion of people named Method per 100k also fell from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010, a decrease of 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,476 | #71,886 | -8.14% |
| Count | 278 | 271 | -2.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Method
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Method primarily lies within the White community, accounting for 88.49% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 88.19% in 2010. The Hispanic presence increased from 1.80% to 3.32%, showing a significant growth of 84.44%. However, the Black community saw a decline of 15.24% over the decade, moving from 8.27% in 2000 to 7.01% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities showed no changes, maintaining a zero percent presence throughout both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.49% | 88.19% | -0.34% |
| Black | 8.27% | 7.01% | -15.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.8% | 3.32% | 84.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |