Explore the Family Name Metzinger
The meaning of Metzinger
German: habitational name for someone from any of the places called Metzingen, in Württemberg, Lorraine (in France), and near Lüneburg (in northern Germany).
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How common is the last name Metzinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Metzinger has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 24,929th most popular surname and by 2010, it had dropped to the 26,313th spot, marking a change of -5.55%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also fell from 936 people in 2000 to 928 in 2010, a modest decline of -0.85%. Similarly, the proportion of Metzingers per 100,000 residents declined by -11.43% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,929 | #26,313 | -5.55% |
| Count | 936 | 928 | -0.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.31 | -11.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Metzinger
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the Metzinger surname identify as White. In 2000, this group made up 98.08% of all Metzingers and decreased slightly to 96.98% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 0.96% in 2000 to 1.40% in 2010, which is a rise of 45.83%. There were no recorded Metzingers who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, by 2010, nearly 1% of Metzingers claimed two or more races as part of their ethnic identity, a category that was not present in the 2000 census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.08% | 96.98% | -1.12% |
| Hispanic | 0.96% | 1.4% | 45.83% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.97% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |