Explore the Family Name Methvin
The meaning of Methvin
Scottish: variant of Methven.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Methvin in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Methvin' saw a minor decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 23,264 to 23,371. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 6.45%, going from 1,023 in 2000 to 1,089 in 2010. The proportion of people with the Methvin last name per 100,000 people also slightly decreased by 2.63% over that decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,264 | #23,371 | -0.46% |
| Count | 1,023 | 1,089 | 6.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.37 | -2.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Methvin
When it comes to ethnic identity associated with the Methvin surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. Predominantly, the surname is linked with White ethnicity, though there was a small decrease from 95.31% in 2000 to 92.93% in 2010. There was a significant increase in association with Hispanic ethnicity over the same period, jumping from 1.47% to 3.31%. Moreover, there was a slight decrease in individuals identifying as two or more races, from 1.76% to 1.56%. It's important to note that the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were minimal to none in both years, while no individuals identified as Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.31% | 92.93% | -2.5% |
| Hispanic | 1.47% | 3.31% | 125.17% |
| Two or More Races | 1.76% | 1.56% | -11.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.01% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.78% | 0% | 0% |