Explore the Family Name Mehrhoff
The meaning of Mehrhoff
German: probably a variant of Meierhoff, a habitational name from any of several places so named.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mehrhoff in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mehrhoff has experienced a slight shift in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Mehrhoff ranked 63,450 in popularity and increased slightly to a rank of 65,066 in 2010, marking a -2.55% change. The count of individuals with this surname also grew modestly from 294 to 305, reflecting an increase of 3.74%. However, the proportion per 100k people dropped by 9.09%, suggesting that while the absolute number of people named Mehrhoff increased, its relative popularity compared to other surnames decreased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,450 | #65,066 | -2.55% |
| Count | 294 | 305 | 3.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mehrhoff
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mehrhoff. In 2000, nearly all (96.26%) identified as White, a figure which remained largely consistent in 2010 at 96.39%. There was a small representation of individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2000, but this group was not present in the 2010 data. A new addition in 2010 was a small percentage (1.64%) identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander. No individuals with this surname identified as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native during these years. It should be noted that figures for two or more races were suppressed, perhaps due to privacy concerns.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.26% | 96.39% | 0.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.64% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |