Explore the Family Name Mietus
The meaning of Mietus
Polish (Miętus): from miętus ‘burbot’, either a nickname or a metonymic occupational name for a fisherman. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir, Bogdan, Bronislaw, Ewa, Stanislaw, Tadeusz, Wieslaw, Wladyslaw, Zdzislaw, Zophia.
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How common is the last name Mietus in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mietus has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 57,406th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had moved up to the 48,995th spot, marking a change of 14.65%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, from 332 in 2000 to 430 in 2010, reflecting a rise of 29.52%. Likewise, the proportion of Mietus per 100k people rose by 25%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,406 | #48,995 | 14.65% |
| Count | 332 | 430 | 29.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.15 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mietus
Turning to the ethnic identity of those bearing the Mietus surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority identify as White. In 2000, 96.69% identified as such, increasing slightly to 96.74% in 2010. The next largest ethnic group for this surname is Hispanic, which saw a substantial increase from 1.51% in 2000 to 2.56% in 2010. However, there were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.69% | 96.74% | 0.05% |
| Hispanic | 1.51% | 2.56% | 69.54% |
| 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% |