Explore the Family Name Metzker
The meaning of Metzker
German: variant of Metzger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Metzker in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Metzker has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 44,350th in popularity with 457 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, it had risen to 43,885th with 491 individuals identified as Metzkers, indicating a 1.05% rise in rank and a 7.44% increase in count. The proportion of Metzkers per 100k people remained steady at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,350 | #43,885 | 1.05% |
| Count | 457 | 491 | 7.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Metzker
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Metzker also saw some notable changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest group identifying as Metzkers remained those of White ethnicity, although this percentage decreased slightly from 96.06% in 2000 to 92.67% in 2010. The most significant change was the rise of individuals of Hispanic ethnicity, who went from making up 1.53% of Metzkers in 2000 to 3.26% in 2010, an increase of 113.07%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and of two or more races also saw increases, with the former group rising by 31.19% and the latter by 70.99%. Meanwhile, no individuals with the surname Metzker identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.06% | 92.67% | -3.53% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 3.26% | 113.07% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 2.24% | 70.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.09% | 1.43% | 31.19% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |