Explore the Family Name Mansker
The meaning of Mansker
Americanized form of German Mainzger, a habitational name for someone from the city of Mainz in Germany. Compare Mainzer. History: Ludwig Maintzger (1726–76) came from near Karlsruhe in Germany to Philadelphia, PA, in 1749, and settled in Lancaster County, PA. In North America he spelled his name Lodowick Minsker. His descendants are associated with Dauphin County, PA, and Sumner County, TN.
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How common is the last name Mansker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mansker has seen minor fluctuations over a decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 25,147th and rose slightly to the 25,381st position by 2010, seeing a minimal drop of 0.93%. As the count of individuals with this surname increased from 925 in 2000 to 975 in 2010, it resulted in a growth of 5.41%. However, the proportion per 100k people decreased by 2.94%, moving from 0.34 in 2000 to 0.33 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,147 | #25,381 | -0.93% |
| Count | 925 | 975 | 5.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.33 | -2.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mansker
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows little change between 2000 and 2010. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Proportions of individuals identified as White experienced a negligible decrease of 0.90% from 84.76% in 2000 to 84.00% in 2010. Those identified as Black saw a small increase of 4.81%, moving from 8.32% in 2000 to 8.72% in 2010. The proportion of those claiming Hispanic ethnicity decreased by 9.72% from 4.32% to 3.90%. Interestingly, the most significant change was noted in individuals identified with two or more races, which saw an increase of 49.67%, although the actual proportions remained relatively small at 1.51% in 2000 and 2.26% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.76% | 84% | -0.9% |
| Black | 8.32% | 8.72% | 4.81% |
| Hispanic | 4.32% | 3.9% | -9.72% |
| Two or More Races | 1.51% | 2.26% | 49.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |