Explore the Family Name Methven
The meaning of Methven
Scottish: habitational name from Methven near Perth. The placename probably means ‘middle stone’, from the British ancestors of the Welsh words medd and maen.
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How common is the last name Methven in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Methven has seen slight fluctuations over a decade. In 2000, the name ranked at 59,916, climbing slightly in popularity to reach a rank of 59,742 in 2010. This represents an increase of 0.29%. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing this surname also rose from 315 in 2000 to 338 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 7.3%. However, the proportion of the name per 100,000 people declined by 8.33%, falling from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,916 | #59,742 | 0.29% |
| Count | 315 | 338 | 7.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Methven
The ethnicity distribution associated with the surname Methven has remained largely consistent over the same period, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. Notably, almost all individuals with this surname identify as White, with the percentage increasing slightly from 98.10% in 2000 to 98.82% in 2010. Meanwhile, there were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.1% | 98.82% | 0.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |