Explore the Family Name Meisenzahl
The meaning of Meisenzahl
German: jocular nickname seemingly meaning ‘titmouse tail’, from Middle High German meise + zagel, but it may originally have derived from Central German Meis, Meise ‘cow’ when Meis also meant ‘vulva’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Meisenzahl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Meisenzahl has notably risen from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname improved from 74,164 in 2000 to 72,771 in 2010, reflecting a 1.88% increase in its popularity. During the same period, the count of individuals carrying the surname rose from 243 to 267, an impressive growth of approximately 9.88%. However, the proportion per 100,000 stayed constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,164 | #72,771 | 1.88% |
| Count | 243 | 267 | 9.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meisenzahl
Regarding the ethnic identity of people with the last name Meisenzahl, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identify as White. In 2000, 97.94% of Meisenzahls identified as White, decreasing slightly to 95.51% in 2010. No Meisenzahls identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both the census years. Notably, there was a rise in those identifying as Hispanic, from 0.00% in 2000 to 1.87% in 2010. The data for individuals identifying as two or more races was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.94% | 95.51% | -2.48% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.87% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |