Explore the Family Name Metzer
The meaning of Metzer
1. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from Metz (see Metz). 2. Dutch: occupational name for a bricklayer, Middle Dutch metsere.
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How common is the last name Metzer in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Metzer has seen a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Metzer ranked 36,531 in terms of popularity but fell to 42,858 by 2010, reflecting a drop of 17.32%. The count of individuals with this surname also declined from 578 in 2000 to 505 in 2010, showing a decrease of 12.63%. Moreover, the proportion of people named Metzer per 100,000 people decreased by 19.05%, from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,531 | #42,858 | -17.32% |
| Count | 578 | 505 | -12.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.17 | -19.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Metzer
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals several shifts among those with the Metzer surname between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, but by 2010 there were people identifying with these ethnicities, accounting for 1.78% and 1.98% respectively. Conversely, the number of individuals identifying as White dropped from 96.71% in 2000 to 92.28% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw an increase, rising from 1.04% in 2000 to 1.78% in 2010. There was no change in those identifying as Black or as having two or more races; these categories remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.71% | 92.28% | -4.58% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.98% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.78% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.04% | 1.78% | 71.15% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |