Explore the Family Name Mehrer
The meaning of Mehrer
German: nickname for an industrious person, from an agent derivative of Middle High German meren ‘to increase’. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Kurt, Otto.
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How common is the last name Mehrer in the United States?
The surname Mehrer, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight shift in its popularity over the decade between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 35,916 in terms of popularity, slipping slightly to 35,993 in 2010, indicating a minor decrease in ranking by 0.21%. However, the count of individuals with the Mehrer surname increased by 5.41% from 591 in 2000 to 623 in 2010. As a proportion of the US population per 100,000, the occurrence of this surname decreased slightly by 4.55%, from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,916 | #35,993 | -0.21% |
| Count | 591 | 623 | 5.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mehrer
In terms of ethnicity associated with the Mehrer surname, the majority identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 97.12% in 2000 to 95.83% in 2010, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The representation of Hispanic ethnicity within the Mehrer group saw an increase of 29.57%, rising from 1.86% in 2000 to 2.41% in 2010. A new category appeared in 2010, with 1.12% of Mehrers identifying as belonging to two or more races. There was no data available for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.12% | 95.83% | -1.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.86% | 2.41% | 29.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.12% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |