Explore the Family Name Meziere
The meaning of Meziere
French (Mézière): habitational name from (La) Mézière, the name of several places in various parts of France, from a derivative of Latin maceriae ‘enclosure, wall; ruins’.
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How common is the last name Meziere in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Meziere" has slightly decreased in popularity between 2000 and 2010 in the U.S. In 2000, it ranked 68,973rd most common surname and fell to 70,645th place by 2010, representing a change of -2.42%. However, the number of people carrying this surname increased from 266 to 277 during this period, showing an increase of 4.14%. Despite this growth in count, the proportion per 100k people saw a decrease of 10% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,973 | #70,645 | -2.42% |
| Count | 266 | 277 | 4.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meziere
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most people with the surname "Meziere" identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with slight growth of 2.82% bringing it to 81.95% in the latter year. The second-highest group was those identifying as Black, which saw an increase from 6.77% to 8.66% in the same period. Though small in numbers, the Hispanic identity also showed significant growth, increasing by 37.26%. However, those identifying with two or more races decreased significantly from 7.14% to 3.61%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.7% | 81.95% | 2.82% |
| Black | 6.77% | 8.66% | 27.92% |
| Two or More Races | 7.14% | 3.61% | -49.44% |
| Hispanic | 2.63% | 3.61% | 37.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.76% | 0% | 0% |