Explore the Family Name Mezo
The meaning of Mezo
1. Hungarian (Mező): from mező ‘field, meadow’, hence probably a metonymic occupational name for a farmer or farmworker. 2. Basque: unexplained.
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How common is the last name Mezo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Mezo" saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 34,904th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had jumped to the 33,450th spot, marking an improvement of 4.17%. The count of individuals with this name also rose from 612 in 2000 to 682 in 2010, reflecting an 11.44% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,904 | #33,450 | 4.17% |
| Count | 612 | 682 | 11.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mezo
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Mezo surname identify as White, although the percentage fell slightly from 88.73% in 2000 to 84.46% in 2010. There was also a significant decrease in those identifying as two or more races, dropping from 3.10% to 0.73%. The Hispanic population within the Mezo surname group, however, nearly doubled in size, growing from 6.86% to 13.20%. It's also worth noting that there were no recorded Mezos identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in either year, while the percentage of those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native was less than 1%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.73% | 84.46% | -4.81% |
| Hispanic | 6.86% | 13.2% | 92.42% |
| Two or More Races | 3.1% | 0.73% | -76.45% |
| Black | 0% | 0.73% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.82% | 0% | 0% |