Explore the Family Name Mencher
The meaning of Mencher
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): 1. occupational name for a flour dealer (Polish mączarz). 2. habitational name for someone from Menchi, a village in the Shavli district of the former Russian empire. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Dvora, Meyer.
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How common is the last name Mencher in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mencher has seen a decline in the past decade. In 2000, Mencher was ranked 91,404th in popularity and had been used by 187 individuals. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 105,600 with only 169 individuals bearing the name, indicating a decline in usage by about 9.63%. The proportion of people named Mencher per 100k decreased by 14.29% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #91,404 | #105,600 | -15.53% |
| Count | 187 | 169 | -9.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mencher
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Mencher identify as White, although the percentage decreased by approximately 5% from 98.4% in 2000 to 93.49% in 2010. Interestingly, there was an emergence of Hispanic representation among those carrying the Mencher surname in 2010, making up 5.33% of the total. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native communities, or among those who identify with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.4% | 93.49% | -4.99% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 5.33% | 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% |