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

Mezo, 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 Mezo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mezo in America

Mezo is the 33450th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mezo surname appeared 682 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 Mezo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mezo 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 Mezo

The surname Mezo originated in Hungary during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Hungarian word "mezo," which means "field" or "meadow." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near a field or worked in agriculture.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Mezo can be found in a document from the 14th century, where it appears as "Mezeu." This spelling variation likely arose due to regional dialects and the inconsistencies in record-keeping at the time.

Historical records indicate that the name Mezo was particularly prevalent in the regions of Pest, Baranya, and Somogy in Hungary. Some notable individuals bearing this surname include Mezo Ferentz (1555-1612), a renowned Hungarian poet and playwright, and Mezo Imre (1790-1858), a influential political activist and advocate for Hungarian independence.

In the 16th century, a family of landowners named Mezo is mentioned in a manuscript detailing property disputes in the town of Veszprém. This suggests that the name had already gained some prominence by that time.

Another noteworthy figure was Mezo Janos (1625-1694), a Catholic priest and scholar who wrote extensively on theology and philosophy. His works were widely read throughout Central Europe during the late 17th century.

Moving into the 18th century, there are records of a Mezo family residing in the village of Baja, near the Danube River. One member of this family, Mezo Istvan (1710-1782), was a successful merchant who traded goods along the river routes.

As the surname spread beyond Hungary, it underwent various spelling changes and adaptations. For instance, in parts of modern-day Romania, the name is sometimes written as "Mezo" or "Mezö," reflecting the influence of Romanian orthography.

While the Mezo surname may not be as common today as it once was, it remains an integral part of Hungarian cultural heritage, with its roots firmly planted in the agricultural traditions of the country's past.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mezo

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

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

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