Explore the Family Name Menser
The meaning of Menser
1. English: probably a variant of Manser. This surname is very rare in Britain. 2. Americanized form of German Mentzer or Mainzer, or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname. The surname Menser, probably of different origin, is also found in Germany, where it is rare, found almost exclusively in North Rhine-Westphalia. Compare Mencer.
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How common is the last name Menser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Menser' has seen a slight decline in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 23,167th to 24,222nd. However, the count of individuals with this surname marginally increased by 0.78%, totaling 1,036 in 2010 up from 1,028 in 2000. Additionally, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased by about 7.89% over the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,167 | #24,222 | -4.55% |
| Count | 1,028 | 1,036 | 0.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.35 | -7.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Menser
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the Menser surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity, accounting for 87.74% of all bearers in 2010, though this represented a slight reduction of 1.75% from 2000. The second largest ethnic group associated with the name was Black, which saw an increase of nearly 10%, representing 8.98% of Mensers in 2010. There was also a significant growth in the Hispanic population bearing the Menser surname, increasing by 79.38%. The percentage of those identifying as Two or more races declined by around 18.69%. The data shows no Menser bearers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.3% | 87.74% | -1.75% |
| Black | 8.17% | 8.98% | 9.91% |
| Hispanic | 0.97% | 1.74% | 79.38% |
| Two or More Races | 1.07% | 0.87% | -18.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |