Explore the Family Name Mensen
The meaning of Mensen
1. Dutch and North German: patronymic from Mense. 2. Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Mens, a derivative of German Meinhard (see Meinhardt). This surname is very rare in Norway.
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How common is the last name Mensen in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mensen saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 53,782nd most popular, but by 2010 it had dropped to 56,836th, a change of -5.68%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased marginally from 360 in 2000 to 359 in 2010, reflecting a -0.28% change. The proportion per 100 thousand people also saw a dip from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010, marking a -7.69% shift.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,782 | #56,836 | -5.68% |
| Count | 360 | 359 | -0.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mensen
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mensen based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of its bearers identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease from 97.22% to 95.82% over the decade. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2010, accounting for 2.51% of those with the surname Mensen, which was not represented in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.22% | 95.82% | -1.44% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.51% | 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% |