Explore the Family Name Miesch
The meaning of Miesch
Swiss German: variant of Mies. This surname is also found in France (Alsace). Some characteristic forenames: French Jean Marie.
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How common is the last name Miesch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Miesch saw a minor shift in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Miesch was ranked 72,237th in popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped slightly to 73,911th. Despite this decline in rank, the number of people bearing the surname actually increased during this period, from 251 in 2000 to 262 in 2010. The proportion of the population with this surname, however, remained stable at 0.09 per 100,000 individuals.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,237 | #73,911 | -2.32% |
| Count | 251 | 262 | 4.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Miesch
Concerning ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Miesch surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 96.41% of individuals with the Miesch surname were White, decreasing slightly to 94.27% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, going from 0% in 2000 to 4.58% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent with the Miesch surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.41% | 94.27% | -2.22% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.58% | 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% |