Explore the Family Name Mainzer
The meaning of Mainzer
German and Jewish (western Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from the city of Mainz in Germany. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Jurgen.
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How common is the last name Mainzer in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mainzer has slightly decreased over a decade. In the year 2000, this surname was ranked at 74,398 and it dropped to 76,768 by 2010, indicating a decline in popularity by 3.19%. However, despite the decrease in rank, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 242 to 250 - a rise of 3.31%. This increase is not reflected in the proportional representation per 100k people, as it dwindled from 0.09 to 0.08, marking an 11.11% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,398 | #76,768 | -3.19% |
| Count | 242 | 250 | 3.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mainzer
When talking about the ethnicity associated with the surname Mainzer, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that it is predominantly connected with individuals who identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, over 97% of individuals with this surname identified as White, with a slight decrease from 97.52% to 97.20%. There are no recorded instances of this surname being used by individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.52% | 97.2% | -0.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |