Explore the Family Name Miesen
The meaning of Miesen
German and Dutch: patronymic from Mies 2. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Konrad.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Miesen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Miesen has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 62,046 while in 2010 it moved up to 60,045, demonstrating a growth of 3.23%. The count also rose from 302 to 336, an increase of 11.26%. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,046 | #60,045 | 3.23% |
| Count | 302 | 336 | 11.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Miesen
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Miesen, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts. In 2000, those identifying as white made up 96.69% of the individuals with this surname, but this percentage fell to 91.67% by 2010. There was a notable increase in the number of people identifying as Hispanic, from 1.66% in 2000 to 3.87% in 2010, marking a 133.13% change. A small percentage began to identify as Asian/Pacific Islander or with two or more races in 2010, while there were no entries under these categories in 2000. No changes were observed in the Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.69% | 91.67% | -5.19% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 3.87% | 133.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.08% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.08% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |