Explore the Family Name Metry
The meaning of Metry
Coptic (Egypt): variant of Mitri.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Metry in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Metry has seen an appreciable increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 74,398 in terms of popularity and increased by 12.06% to 65,424 in 2010. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing the Metry surname also saw a significant growth of 25.21%, going from 242 in 2000 to 303 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw an increment of 11.11%, indicating that the surname's prevalence in the U.S. population is on the rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,398 | #65,424 | 12.06% |
| Count | 242 | 303 | 25.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Metry
As for the ethnicity of people with the Metry surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, most identify as White. This group increased slightly from 86.78% in 2000 to 91.09% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic also saw a slight increase from 2.07% to 2.64%. Conversely, the percentage of those reporting two or more races declined significantly from 8.68% to 3.30%. The proportion of those who identify as Black decreased slightly from 2.48% to 2.31%. There were no reported individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.78% | 91.09% | 4.97% |
| Two or More Races | 8.68% | 3.3% | -61.98% |
| Hispanic | 2.07% | 2.64% | 27.54% |
| Black | 2.48% | 2.31% | -6.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |