Explore the Family Name Mezey
The meaning of Mezey
Hungarian: topographic name for someone who lived near a field or a meadow, or an occupational name for a farmer (see Mezo). Some characteristic forenames: Hungarian Kalman, Bela, Ildiko, Laszlo. German Siegmund.
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How common is the last name Mezey in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Mezey" declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, "Mezey" ranked 68,360th in popularity with a count of 269 people bearing this name, representing about 0.1 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the surname had dropped in rank to 77,522nd, with a count of 247 individuals, which is approximately 0.08 per 100,000 people. This represents a decrease of 13.4% in the rank and 8.18% in the count of individuals with this surname over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,360 | #77,522 | -13.4% |
| Count | 269 | 247 | -8.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mezey
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Mezey", the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White. In 2000, about 92.94% of people with this last name identified as White, decreasing slightly to 91.90% by 2010. Over the same period, there was an increase in the number of individuals with this surname who identified as Hispanic, rising from 5.20% in 2000 to 7.29% in 2010, a growth of 40.19%. The data did not show any individuals with the "Mezey" surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.94% | 91.9% | -1.12% |
| Hispanic | 5.2% | 7.29% | 40.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |