Explore the Family Name Mainer
The meaning of Mainer
1. German and Spanish: from the ancient Germanic personal name Maginhari (Middle English Mainer), composed of the elements magin ‘strength, might’ + hari, heri ‘army’. This surname is rare in Germany. 2. English: variant of Mayner, a cognate of 1 above. This form of the surname has died out in Britain.
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How common is the last name Mainer in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mainer has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mainer was the 33,830th most popular surname in the United States with 635 individuals carrying it, equating to about 0.24 per 100,000 people. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 38,103, with only 582 people having this surname, which amounts to about 0.2 per 100,000 people. This represents a decline in both count and proportion of approximately 8.35% and 16.67% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,830 | #38,103 | -12.63% |
| Count | 635 | 582 | -8.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.2 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mainer
The ethnicity associated with the surname Mainer has also shifted slightly over the decade, as depicted by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of bearers were White (60.94%) and Black (36.06%). However, by 2010, the percentage of Whites had decreased by 7.52% to 56.36%, while the percentage of Blacks increased by 10.07% to 39.69%. The data also shows an increase in the proportion of those identifying with two or more races from 1.26% in 2000 to 2.06% in 2010, marking a significant change of 63.49%. There was also a slight increase in those of Hispanic ethnicity from 0.94% to 1.20%, indicating a 27.66% change. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.94% | 56.36% | -7.52% |
| Black | 36.06% | 39.69% | 10.07% |
| Two or More Races | 1.26% | 2.06% | 63.49% |
| Hispanic | 0.94% | 1.2% | 27.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |