Explore the Family Name Mettert
The meaning of Mettert
German: probably a variant of Meth or of Meder. Compare Method.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mettert in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mettert has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mettert was ranked 60,557 in popularity and had 311 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had slipped to 65,244 and the count of individuals with this surname dropped slightly to 304. This represents a change of -7.74 in rank and -2.25 in count. Moreover, the proportion of people named Mettert per 100k decreased by 16.67% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,557 | #65,244 | -7.74% |
| Count | 311 | 304 | -2.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mettert
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of Metterts identify as White. In 2000, 97.11% of Metterts identified as White, and this figure rose slightly to 97.37% in 2010. However, an interesting development is the emergence of a small Hispanic contingent within this population. While there were no Metterts identifying as Hispanic in 2000, by 2010, 1.97% did so. The data for other ethnic identities, including Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.11% | 97.37% | 0.27% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.97% | 0% |
| 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% |