Explore the Family Name Mayernik
The meaning of Mayernik
Americanized form of Slovak Majerník (see Majernik).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mayernik in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mayernik has slightly declined over the decade between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 43,955 in the U.S., but by 2010 its rank had slipped to 47,107, which is a decrease of roughly 7.17%. The total count of people bearing this surname also fell during this period, from 462 individuals to 451, marking a decline of about 2.38%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Mayernik per 100,000 population decreased by approximately 11.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,955 | #47,107 | -7.17% |
| Count | 462 | 451 | -2.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mayernik
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Mayernik, as shown by the Decennial U.S. Census data, underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both years, though the percentage decreased from 97.4% to 94.68%. The representation of Hispanic ethnicity among those with the surname increased notably during this decade, rising by 79.19%, albeit from a low base of 1.73%. A new addition in the 2010 census was the recognition of individuals with two or more races, which constituted 1.55% of the total for that year. Meanwhile, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.4% | 94.68% | -2.79% |
| Hispanic | 1.73% | 3.1% | 79.19% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.55% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |