Explore the Family Name Metty
The meaning of Metty
Possibly an altered form of German Mette. Some characteristic forenames: German Aloys.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Metty in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Metty has seen subtle changes in its popularity over the years. In 2000, Metty was ranked 66,274th in terms of popularity and increased to a rank of 67,943 in 2010, signaling a slight decrease in popularity by 2.52%. However, the count of individuals with the surname Metty increased from 279 in 2000 to 290 in 2010, indicating a growth in number by 3.94%. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,274 | #67,943 | -2.52% |
| Count | 279 | 290 | 3.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Metty
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Metty surname identify as White. This group represented 94.62% of all Metties in 2000, slightly decreasing to 94.14% in 2010 — a small shift by -0.51%. Interestingly, there were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000. However, by 2010, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander made up 2.41% of the Metty population, while the other ethnic identities continued to have no representation.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.62% | 94.14% | -0.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.41% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |