Explore the Family Name Meisinger
The meaning of Meisinger
South German: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Meising in Bavaria. Some characteristic forenames: German Alois, Kurt, Otto, Erwin, Jurgen.
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How common is the last name Meisinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Meisinger has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 23,815th most common surname in the United States, with a count of 991, or 0.37 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, it had fallen to the 33,772nd rank, with only 674 occurrences, or 0.23 per 100,000 people. This represents a decrease in popularity of 41.81% overall and a 31.99% drop in the total count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,815 | #33,772 | -41.81% |
| Count | 991 | 674 | -31.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.23 | -37.84% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meisinger
The Decennial U.S. Census data also gives us an insight into the ethnic identities associated with the surname Meisinger. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of those with the surname identified as White, with a slight increase from 97.48% in 2000 to 97.92% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased slightly from 1.21% in 2000 to 1.04% in 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. There was also a category for those identifying as "Two or more races", which was reported at 0.71% in 2000 but dropped to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.48% | 97.92% | 0.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.21% | 1.04% | -14.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.71% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |