Explore the Family Name Mesecher
The meaning of Mesecher
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mesecher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mesecher experienced a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It dropped from rank 53904 to 56073, indicating a decline of 4.02%. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased marginally from 359 to 365, a growth of 1.67%. The proportion per 100,000 people saw a decrease of 7.69% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,904 | #56,073 | -4.02% |
| Count | 359 | 365 | 1.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mesecher
The data on ethnic identity again drawn from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of people with the Mesecher surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease of 0.78% over the decade. Notably, the number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, previously at zero, rose to 1.64% in 2010. Similarly, both those identifying with two or more races and those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 17.99%. There was no reported change for individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.99% | 94.25% | -0.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.64% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.39% | 1.64% | 17.99% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 1.64% | 17.99% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |