Explore the Family Name Metters
The meaning of Metters
English (Devon): probably a variant of Matters.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Metters in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Metters has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Metters ranked 68,782 in popularity with a count of 267, equating to a proportion of 0.1 per 100,000. However, by 2010, the rank improved to 62,531 with an increased count of 320 individuals bearing the surname. This indicates a growth rate of 19.85%, increasing its proportion to 0.11 per 100,000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,782 | #62,531 | 9.09% |
| Count | 267 | 320 | 19.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Metters
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census illustrates some shifts in the ethnic identity related to the surname Metters between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 59.18% to 55%, while those identifying as Black dropped from 37.08% to 34.06%. Interestingly, there was an emergence of Hispanic identification within this time period, starting from 0% in 2000, and reaching 7.19% in 2010. There was also an increase in those identifying with two or more races, growing from 1.87% to 3.13%. No change was observed for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.18% | 55% | -7.06% |
| Black | 37.08% | 34.06% | -8.14% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 7.19% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.87% | 3.13% | 67.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |