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

Mets, 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 Mets surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mets in America

Mets is the 91981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mets surname appeared 200 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 Mets.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mets 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 Mets

The surname METS is of French origin, derived from the Old French word "mets," which means "dish" or "course." The name can be traced back to the 12th century, and it is believed to have originated in the northern regions of France, particularly in the areas around Paris and Normandy.

During the Middle Ages, the METS surname was likely given to individuals who were involved in the preparation or serving of food, such as cooks, bakers, or servants in noble households. This occupation-based surname was common practice at the time, as it helped distinguish individuals and establish their roles within society.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the METS surname can be found in the "Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Saint-Victor de Marseille," a medieval manuscript dating back to the 13th century. This document contains references to individuals bearing the name "Mets" or similar variations, such as "Metz" or "Messe."

In the 14th century, the METS surname appeared in the "Rolls of Parliament" in England, indicating that individuals with this name had migrated from France to England during that period. This migration was likely due to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, which facilitated the movement of people and the spread of French culture and language.

One notable individual with the METS surname was Jacques Mets (1550-1620), a French painter and engraver known for his religious and allegorical works. Another famous bearer of the name was Pierre Mets (1619-1694), a French mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the METS surname was also found in various places across Europe, including the Netherlands, Germany, and Switzerland. In these regions, the name often appeared with variations such as "Metz" or "Metts," reflecting local pronunciation and spelling conventions.

Other notable individuals with the METS surname include:

1. Jean-Baptiste Mets (1685-1757), a French architect and engineer who worked on several prestigious projects, including the Palais des Tuileries in Paris.
2. Marie-Antoinette Mets (1755-1793), a French noblewoman and wife of the famous astronomer Pierre Mets, known for her involvement in the French Revolution.
3. Johann Mets (1789-1857), a German composer and conductor who wrote numerous operas and orchestral works.
4. Émilie Mets (1796-1865), a French novelist and playwright known for her sentimental and romantic works.
5. Willem Mets (1832-1909), a Dutch painter and etcher renowned for his landscape and genre scenes depicting rural life in the Netherlands.

While the METS surname has evolved over time and spread across various regions, its origins can be traced back to the occupational roots of medieval France, where it was closely associated with the culinary arts and the preparation of food.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mets

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

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

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