Explore the Family Name Mehnert
The meaning of Mehnert
North German: variant of Meinert. Some characteristic forenames: German Ralf.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mehnert in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mehnert ranked 50,366 in popularity in 2000 and rose slightly to a rank of 50,106 by 2010, showing a marginal increase of 0.52%. The number of people with this surname also saw a growth of around 7.18% over the decade, rising from 390 in 2000 to 418 in 2010. The proportion of individuals bearing the surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,366 | #50,106 | 0.52% |
| Count | 390 | 418 | 7.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mehnert
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Mehnert identify as White, with percentages at 91.03% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 91.87% by 2010. There was a notable decrease of 26.08% in individuals identifying as Hispanic over the same period. It's worth mentioning that no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a small percentage (1.91%) of individuals in 2010 that identified with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.03% | 91.87% | 0.92% |
| Hispanic | 7.44% | 5.5% | -26.08% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.91% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |