Explore the Family Name Metivier

The meaning of Metivier

French (Métivier): occupational name for a harvester, or rather a feudal tenant who owed a particular duty of service at the time of the harvest, from an agent derivative of Old French métive ‘harvest’ (from Latin messis aestiva ‘summer harvest’). Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Cecile, Alcide, Aldor, Andre, Benoit, Emile, Luc, Lucien, Nazaire, Normand, Oliva.

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How common is the last name Metivier in the United States?

Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Metivier has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 19,107, but by 2010, it had risen to a rank of 18,849, representing a change of 1.35%. The total count of people with the Metivier surname also rose during this period, from 1,317 in 2000 to 1,451 in 2010, marking an increase of 10.17%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.49.

20002010Change
Rank#19,107#18,8491.35%
Count1,3171,45110.17%
Proportion per 100k0.490.490%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Metivier

When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts for those carrying the Metivier surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage identifying as White decreased by 5.70%, from 89.75% to 84.63%. The Hispanic population increased significantly by 156.59%, from 2.58% to 6.62%. Those identifying as Black also saw an increase, from 3.49% to 5.31%, a rise of 52.15%. Meanwhile, there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native in the 2010 census, as compared to 0.99% and 0.68% respectively in 2000. The count of those identifying with two or more races declined slightly from 2.51% to 2.14%.

20002010Change
White89.75%84.63%-5.7%
Hispanic2.58%6.62%156.59%
Black3.49%5.31%52.15%
Two or More Races2.51%2.14%-14.74%
Asian/Pacific Islander0.99%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0.68%0%0%