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

Methvin, 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 Methvin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Methvin in America

Methvin is the 23371st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Methvin surname appeared 1,089 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 Methvin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Methvin 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 Methvin

The surname Methvin has its origins in Scotland, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Scottish Gaelic word 'meath-fhionn,' which translates to 'smooth, fair, or pale meadow.' This suggests that the name may have been initially used to describe someone who lived near or owned a smooth, fair meadow.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Sir John Methvin, a Scottish knight who fought alongside Robert the Bruce in the Wars of Scottish Independence in the early 14th century. Records indicate that Sir John was granted lands in Perthshire for his loyalty and service to the Scottish crown.

The Methvin surname has also been linked to the village of Methven in Perthshire, Scotland. This village was mentioned in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland in the late 13th century, lending further credence to the name's Scottish origins.

Over the centuries, the surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Methven, Methven, Methfyn, and Methfine, reflecting the fluid nature of surname spellings in earlier times.

Notable individuals with the surname Methvin include:

1. John Methvin (c. 1375-1450), a Scottish landowner and prominent figure in the court of James I of Scotland.
2. William Methvin (1505-1572), a Scottish clergyman and reformer who played a role in the Protestant Reformation in Scotland.
3. Elizabeth Methvin (1620-1692), one of the first female settlers in the American colony of Maryland, known for her influential role in the colony's early years.
4. Sir James Methvin (1745-1823), a Scottish soldier and colonial administrator who served as the Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia from 1808 to 1816.
5. Robert Methvin (1810-1878), a Scottish-born American farmer and politician who served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly in the mid-19th century.

While the Methvin surname is not among the most common in modern times, its rich historical roots and connections to Scotland's past make it a fascinating name to explore and understand.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Methvin

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

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

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