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

Methner, 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 Methner surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Methner in America

Methner is the 60347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Methner surname appeared 334 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 Methner.

We can also compare 2010 data for Methner 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 Methner

The surname Methner originated in Germany, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the German word "Metner," which referred to a type of agricultural worker or small farmer. The name is believed to have its roots in the northern German regions of Mecklenburg and Pomerania.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Methner surname can be found in the parish records of the town of Rostock, Mecklenburg, from the late 1500s. These records mention a family by the name of Methner residing in the area.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Methner name appeared in various records and documents across northern Germany. In 1672, a Johann Methner was listed as a landowner in the village of Wittenburg, near Schwerin. A century later, in 1781, a Christian Methner was recorded as a farmer in the town of Neubrandenburg, Mecklenburg.

The Methner surname has also been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. In the 19th century, Wilhelm Methner (1818-1892) was a prominent German painter known for his landscapes and historical scenes. Additionally, Karl Methner (1856-1932) was a German archaeologist and historian who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Roman settlements in Germany.

Another notable figure with the Methner surname was Hans Methner (1900-1975), a German military officer who served in both World Wars. He was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross for his service during World War II.

In more recent times, Erich Methner (1928-2012) was a German author and playwright, best known for his works exploring the themes of war and its impact on society.

While the Methner surname has its roots in northern Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the country and beyond, with families bearing this name found in various regions and countries around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Methner

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

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 Methner 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 Methner 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 Methner was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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