Explore the Family Name Mendler
The meaning of Mendler
German: occupational name for a maker of coats, from an agent derivative of Middle High German mantel, mandel, mendel ‘coat’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mendler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mendler has seen a slight increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked at 75,695 but by 2010 had risen to 72,332, marking a 4.44% change. The count of individuals bearing this surname also rose from 237 to 269, reflecting a growth of 13.5%. However, the proportion per 100,000 remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,695 | #72,332 | 4.44% |
| Count | 237 | 269 | 13.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mendler
On the ethnic identity front, the Mendler surname reflects diverse backgrounds. According to the Decennial U.S. Census, in 2000, 94.51% of Mendlers were of White ethnicity, which slightly decreased to 90.71% by 2010. Over the same decade, there was an increase in the number of Mendlers who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or belonged to two or more races, with their percentages rising from 2.11% to 2.97% and 2.11% to 4.09% respectively. There was also a new emergence of Hispanic representation, going from 0 in 2000 to 2.23% in 2010. The count of those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native did not change during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.51% | 90.71% | -4.02% |
| Two or More Races | 2.11% | 4.09% | 93.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.11% | 2.97% | 40.76% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.23% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |