Explore the Family Name Metzler
The meaning of Metzler
German (mainly Middle Rhine): occupational name for a butcher, Middle High German metzeler, from Latin macellarius ‘dealer in meat’, from macellum ‘stall (at a market), meat market’. This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine). History: The earliest American bearers of the surname Metzler were the Mennonites in PA. Their progenitor was Valentine Metzler, from Switzerland, who came to Lancaster County in 1738 as a young boy with his father, Yost, and married Anna Nissley in 1749.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Metzler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Metzler observed a slight fluctuation in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Metzler was ranked 4876th and by 2010, it had dropped slightly to the 5239th position, marking a 7.44% decrease in rank. Though the ranking saw a dip, the actual count of individuals with the Metzler surname grew from 6612 in 2000 to 6657 in 2010, revealing a marginal increase of 0.68%. This growth, however, did not keep pace with the overall population growth, resulting in a decrease in the proportion per 100k people from 2.45 to 2.26, which is a fall of around 7.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #4,876 | #5,239 | -7.44% |
| Count | 6,612 | 6,657 | 0.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.45 | 2.26 | -7.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Metzler
In terms of ethnicity, there were some shifts among those carrying the Metzler surname between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of Metzlers identified their ethnicity as White, though this percentage fell slightly from 96.29% to 94.02%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw the largest growth at 66.86%, increasing from 1.69% to 2.82%. There were also increases among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 0.33% to 0.47%), Black (from 0.60% to 1.04%), and American Indian and Alaskan Native (from 0.17% to 0.30%). The group identifying with two or more ethnicities also saw an increase, moving from 0.91% to 1.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.29% | 94.02% | -2.36% |
| Hispanic | 1.69% | 2.82% | 66.86% |
| Two or More Races | 0.91% | 1.35% | 48.35% |
| Black | 0.6% | 1.04% | 73.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.33% | 0.47% | 42.42% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.17% | 0.3% | 76.47% |
Metzler ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Metzler is French & German, which comprises 39.2% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (37.4%) and Eastern European (6.1%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Scandinavian, Ashkenazi Jewish, Spanish & Portuguese, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| French & German | 39.2% |
| British & Irish | 37.4% |
| Eastern European | 6.1% |
| Other | 17.3% |
Possible origins of the surname Metzler
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Metzler have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 74.40% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 74.40% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 74.40% |
| Lancashire, United Kingdom | 73.80% |
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 73.80% |
What Metzler haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Metzler is J-L70, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup J-L70 is descended from haplogroup J-M304. Other common haplogroups include R-U152 and I-Z58, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Pfeiffer, Schmid, Schafer, Weaver, Ritchie, Wahl, Winkler, Huber, Christman, Weber.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Metzler surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins J-M304Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Metzler have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Metzler" Surname 37.0%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Metzler" Surname 20.4%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Metzler" Surname 27.8%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Metzler" Surname 20.3%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Metzler?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Metzler are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition