Explore the Family Name Metler
The meaning of Metler
German: variant of Mettler and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. The surname Metler is very rare in Germany. Some characteristic forenames: German Alois.
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How common is the last name Metler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Metler saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 55,481 in terms of commonality, but by 2010, its rank had dropped to 57,914, marking a 4.39% decrease. However, despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of people with the Metler surname rose slightly from 346 in 2000 to 351 in 2010, an increase of 1.45%. The proportion per 100k also decreased slightly at -7.69.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,481 | #57,914 | -4.39% |
| Count | 346 | 351 | 1.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Metler
In relation to ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that nearly all individuals bearing the Metler surname identify as White, with the percentage holding steady at around 95% for both 2000 and 2010. There was a minimal decrease in this group over the decade, dropping by just 0.82%. Interestingly, the Hispanic representation among those with the Metler surname saw a significant rise of 64.23%, moving from 2.60% in 2000 to 4.27% in 2010. No changes were observed in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with these groups maintaining a consistent 0% across both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.95% | 95.16% | -0.82% |
| Hispanic | 2.6% | 4.27% | 64.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |