Find out how popular the last name Metelus is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Metelus.

Metelus, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Metelus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Metelus in America

Metelus is the 47521st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Metelus surname appeared 446 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Metelus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Metelus to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Metelus

The surname "METELUS" is of French origin and can be traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "metail" or "mestal," which referred to a mixture of different grains or crops. This suggests that the name may have been an occupational surname, originally belonging to someone involved in the cultivation or trading of mixed grains.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "METELUS" can be found in the tax records of the Normandy region in France, dating back to the 13th century. These records mention a "Robert Metelus" and a "Jean Metelus," indicating that the name was already in use during this time period.

In the 14th century, the name "METELUS" appeared in the records of the city of Paris, where a "Guillaume Metelus" was listed as a merchant dealing in grains and other agricultural products. This further reinforces the occupational connection of the name with the grain trade.

During the Renaissance period, a notable figure bearing the name "METELUS" was Jean Metelus, a French scholar and humanist who lived from 1490 to 1565. He was renowned for his expertise in classical languages and his writings on various subjects, including philosophy and theology.

In the 17th century, a French explorer named Pierre Metelus (1602-1674) gained recognition for his expeditions to the Caribbean islands and his contributions to the early colonization efforts of the French West Indies.

Another prominent individual with the surname "METELUS" was Marie-Jeanne Metelus (1728-1799), a French artist and painter who was celebrated for her portraits and religious works during the late 18th century.

The name "METELUS" can also be found in historical records from other parts of Europe, such as Italy and Spain, suggesting that it may have migrated or been adopted in these regions through trade or cultural exchange.

While the surname "METELUS" has maintained its presence throughout history, it remains relatively uncommon compared to other French surnames. Its origins and connection to the grain trade provide an intriguing glimpse into the occupational and cultural heritage of those who bore this name in the past.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Metelus

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Metelus.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Metelus was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Metelus has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Metelus was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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