Explore the Family Name Mayr
The meaning of Mayr
1. German: variant of Meyer 1. 2. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Meyer 2. Some characteristic forenames: German Franz, Otto, Siegfried, Ernst, Hans, Helmut, Konrad, Kurt, Armin, Bernd, Dieter, Fritz.
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How common is the last name Mayr in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Mayr" has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. It ranked 26,876th most popular in 2000 and fell to the 30,013th position by 2010, marking a decline of 11.67%. The number of individuals bearing the Mayr surname also decreased from 850 to 782 during this period, a drop of 8%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Mayr per 100,000 population declined by 15.62%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,876 | #30,013 | -11.67% |
| Count | 850 | 782 | -8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.27 | -15.62% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mayr
In regards to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Mayr identify as White, with slight growth from 92.24% in 2000 to 92.46% in 2010. There was an increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, with rises of 20.75% and 26.19% respectively. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races also saw a modest increase of 2.36%. However, the percentages for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities have either been suppressed or reduced to zero for the 2010 census, possibly for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.24% | 92.46% | 0.24% |
| Hispanic | 2.94% | 3.71% | 26.19% |
| Two or More Races | 2.12% | 2.17% | 2.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.06% | 1.28% | 20.75% |
| Black | 0.59% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.06% | 0% | 0% |