Explore the Family Name Methot
The meaning of Methot
French (Méthot): variant of Métot (and, in North America, an altered form of this), itself a variant of Métaut, probably a topographic name derived from Old French mete ‘boundary stone, boundary’. Compare Matott. Some characteristic forenames: French Michel, Armand, Christien, Germain, Normand.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Methot in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Methot saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Methot was the 44,654th most popular surname, with 453 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, it had slipped to 47,429th, with a count of 447, representing a modest decline of 1.32% over the decade. The proportion of people bearing the surname Methot per 100,000 also decreased by 11.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,654 | #47,429 | -6.21% |
| Count | 453 | 447 | -1.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Methot
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Methot has seen some changes over the same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals identified as White, with 96.03% in 2000 and 94.41% in 2010, showing a small decrease of 1.69%. The proportion identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 116.77%, moving from 1.55% to 3.36%. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more races decreased by 32.66% over ten years, from 1.99% to 1.34%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.03% | 94.41% | -1.69% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 3.36% | 116.77% |
| Two or More Races | 1.99% | 1.34% | -32.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |