Explore the Family Name Mensinger
The meaning of Mensinger
German: habitational name for someone from Mansingen (today called Mansie), near Westerstede in Lower Saxony or from Menzing near Munich.
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How common is the last name Mensinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mensinger has seen a notable decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mensinger was ranked 35,721 in popularity with a count of 595 individuals bearing the name, or about 0.22 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, its rank plummeted to 68,949 with only 285 individuals holding the surname, a proportion of roughly 0.1 per 100,000 people. This represents a significant decrease in both rank (-93.02) and count (-52.1).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,721 | #68,949 | -93.02% |
| Count | 595 | 285 | -52.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.1 | -54.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mensinger
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Mensinger identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, at 97.82% and 97.89% respectively, indicating a slight increase over the decade. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, part of two or more races, Black, or American Indian/Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2010, representing 1.75% of those with the surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.82% | 97.89% | 0.07% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.75% | 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% |