Explore the Family Name Meisenhelder
The meaning of Meisenhelder
German: habitational name for someone from a place called Maisenhälden, near Neckarsulm.
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How common is the last name Meisenhelder in the United States?
According to the Popularity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Meisenhelder saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 79,394th most popular and then slipped to 84,463rd by 2010, marking a change of -6.38%. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped marginally from 223 people in 2000 to 222 in 2010, a -0.45% shift. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,394 | #84,463 | -6.38% |
| Count | 223 | 222 | -0.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meisenhelder
The Ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census presents an interesting insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Meisenhelder. There was no recorded change between 2000 and 2010 for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The percentage of individuals identifying as White increased slightly from 90.58% to 92.34%, while those identifying as Hispanic decreased somewhat from 6.73% to 6.31%. Individuals identifying with two or more races were recorded at 2.24% in 2000, but no such data was available for 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.58% | 92.34% | 1.94% |
| Hispanic | 6.73% | 6.31% | -6.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.24% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |