Explore the Family Name Metting
The meaning of Metting
1. North German and Dutch: patronymic from Mette. 2. German: habitational name from a place of that name in Bavaria or from Mettingen in Westphalia and Württemberg. Some characteristic forenames: German Ewald.
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How common is the last name Metting in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Metting has seen a decrease in its popularity over the course of a decade. In 2000, Metting was ranked 78,549 out of all U.S surnames, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 89,069th spot—a drop of approximately 13.39%. Similarly, the count of people with this surname decreased by almost 8%, from 226 in 2000 to 208 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Metting per 100,000 people also declined by 12.5% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,549 | #89,069 | -13.39% |
| Count | 226 | 208 | -7.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Metting
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Metting identify as White, making up over 91% of the total in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease of 0.70% in this category over the decade. The proportion of people with the Metting surname identifying as Hispanic saw an increase, rising from 5.31% in 2000 to 6.73% in 2010—an overall change of 26.74%. There were no recorded individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.48% | 91.83% | -0.7% |
| Hispanic | 5.31% | 6.73% | 26.74% |
| 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% |