Explore the Family Name Mezger
The meaning of Mezger
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Metzger. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Erwin, Hermann, Ilse, Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mezger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mezger has seen minor fluctuations in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 39,756 and increased slightly to 39,887 in 2010, a minor decline of about 0.33 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 520 in 2000 to 550 in 2010, an increase of 5.77 percent. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.19 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,756 | #39,887 | -0.33% |
| Count | 520 | 550 | 5.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mezger
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Mezger identify as White, although this percentage dropped slightly from 94.81 percent in 2000 to 92.18 percent in 2010. There was a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 3.46 percent to 4.55 percent. A new addition to the ethnicity breakdown in 2010 saw some individuals with the Mezger surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races, at 0.91 percent and 2.18 percent respectively. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.81% | 92.18% | -2.77% |
| Hispanic | 3.46% | 4.55% | 31.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.18% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.91% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |