Explore the Family Name Metts
The meaning of Metts
Americanized form of German Metz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Metts in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Metts" has seen a slight decline in its ranking from 2000 to 2010, moving from position 8366 to 8473, reflecting a change of -1.28%. However, the overall count of people carrying the Metts surname increased by 7.21% during the same period, growing from 3634 to 3896 individuals. This was accompanied by a minor decrease in the proportion per 100k people, with a drop of -2.22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,366 | #8,473 | -1.28% |
| Count | 3,634 | 3,896 | 7.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.35 | 1.32 | -2.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Metts
When looking at the ethnic identities associated with the Metts surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest increase was seen among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, with a growth of 76.00%. Individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw an increase of 58.97%, while those claiming Hispanic ethnicity grew by 38.02%. The group identifying as two or more races saw a smaller increase of 12.38%, and those identifying as Black saw a rise of 11.05%. On the other hand, individuals identifying as White decreased by -3.08%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.08% | 80.52% | -3.08% |
| Black | 14.03% | 15.58% | 11.05% |
| Hispanic | 1.21% | 1.67% | 38.02% |
| Two or More Races | 1.05% | 1.18% | 12.38% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.39% | 0.62% | 58.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.25% | 0.44% | 76% |