Explore the Family Name Menzer
The meaning of Menzer
German: variant of Mentzer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Menzer in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Menzer saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 32,529 in terms of popularity but dropped to 33,894 by 2010, marking a change of -4.2%. However, the count of people with this surname slightly increased during this period from 666 to 671, a growth of 0.75%. Despite this increase, the proportion of individuals named Menzer per 100k decreased by 8% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,529 | #33,894 | -4.2% |
| Count | 666 | 671 | 0.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.23 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Menzer
The ethnicity of those bearing the surname Menzer also saw changes between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority identified as White, increasing from 92.64% in 2000 to 94.34% in 2010. Those who identified as being of two or more races saw a significant decrease, dropping by 46.67%. There was also a decrease in individuals who identified as Black, going down from 3.6% to 2.24%. Interestingly, there was a substantial increase in those identifying as Hispanic, jumping from 0.90% to 1.94% over the course of the decade. No Menzers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.64% | 94.34% | 1.84% |
| Black | 3.6% | 2.24% | -37.78% |
| Hispanic | 0.9% | 1.94% | 115.56% |
| Two or More Races | 1.95% | 1.04% | -46.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |