Explore the Family Name Mietz
The meaning of Mietz
German: from a short form of the Old Slavic personal name Mečislav (see Mesko). Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Otto.
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How common is the last name Mietz in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Mietz" declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mietz was ranked 87,348th in popularity and had a count of 198. By 2010, the rank dropped to 100,791 indicating a decrease of 15.39 percent. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Mietz surname decreased by 9.6 percent to 179. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell from 0.07 to 0.06, marking a decline of 14.29 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #87,348 | #100,791 | -15.39% |
| Count | 198 | 179 | -9.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mietz
The ethnic identity corresponding to the surname "Mietz" remained largely consistent from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both years, the majority of individuals with the Mietz surname identified as White, with 96.97 percent in 2000 and 96.65 percent in 2010, a slight decrease of 0.33 percent. There were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.97% | 96.65% | -0.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |