Explore the Family Name Mehner
The meaning of Mehner
1. North German: variant of Meinert. 2. South German: variant of Mäner (see Maner). Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Fritz, Gerhart, Gunter, Gunther, Heinz, Otto. Dutch Dierk.
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How common is the last name Mehner in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mehner has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 55,971 in popularity, but fell to 60,196 by 2010, marking a 7.55% drop. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly from 342 in 2000 to 335 in 2010, indicating a reduction of 2.05%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Mehner per 100k population also fell by 15.38% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,971 | #60,196 | -7.55% |
| Count | 342 | 335 | -2.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mehner
In terms of ethnicity, again based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some shifts within the Mehner surname holders between 2000 and 2010. While the majority identified as white (95.61% in 2000 and 91.34% in 2010), the percentage saw a slight decrease of 4.47% over the decade. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races within this group increased substantially from 1.46% to 3.88%, a change of 165.75%. The Hispanic portion also rose from 1.46% to 3.28%, a growth of 124.66%. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.61% | 91.34% | -4.47% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 3.88% | 165.75% |
| Hispanic | 1.46% | 3.28% | 124.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |