Explore the Family Name Mauser
The meaning of Mauser
1. South German: occupational name for a mouse-catcher, from Middle High German mūs ‘mouse’ + the agent suffix -er. This form of the surname is also found in Slovenia (see 2 below). Compare Mausser 1. 2. Germanized or Americanized form of Slovenian Mavsar and its rare variant Mavser: occupational name for a mouse-catcher, of German origin (see 1 above, compare Mausser). 3. English (southeastern): variant of Mouser. Some characteristic forenames: German Ulrich, Alfons, Ewald.
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How common is the last name Mauser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mauser saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mauser ranked 20,654th most common surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to 23,019th, indicating an 11.45% decline in rank. The total count of individuals with this last name also fell from 1,191 to 1,110, marking a 6.8% drop. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.44 to 0.38, a change of -13.64%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,654 | #23,019 | -11.45% |
| Count | 1,191 | 1,110 | -6.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.38 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mauser
The Decennial U.S. Census data also offer insight into the ethnicity associated with the surname Mauser. In 2000, those identifying as White made up approximately 96.98% of individuals with this last name. This figure slightly declined to 94.77% by 2010. The percentage of Hispanic individuals with the Mauser surname increased significantly from 1.01% to 2.61%. There was also a small increase in representation from those who identify with two or more races, moving from 0.92% to 0.99%. Interestingly, by 2010, there were individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander with the Mauser surname, accounting for 0.81%, a category that was not represented in the 2000 data. Conversely, the 0.50% American Indian and Alaskan Native representation in 2000 completely disappeared in the 2010 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.98% | 94.77% | -2.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.01% | 2.61% | 158.42% |
| Two or More Races | 0.92% | 0.99% | 7.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.81% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.5% | 0% | 0% |