Explore the Family Name Miesner
The meaning of Miesner
German: variant of Meissner. Compare Misner.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Miesner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Miesner has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 27,721 in popularity, while in 2010 it dropped to rank 29,093, marking a 4.95% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also slightly declined from 817 to 815, representing a minor decrease of 0.24%. The proportion per 100k followed suit, decreasing by 6.67% from 0.3 to 0.28.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,721 | #29,093 | -4.95% |
| Count | 817 | 815 | -0.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.28 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Miesner
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the Miesner surname is overwhelmingly associated with white ethnicity, which remained steady at 97.18% in both 2000 and 2010. A small percentage identifies as Hispanic, experiencing a slight increase from 1.47% to 1.60% over the decade. Meanwhile, there was no change in the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or belonging to two or more races, both remaining at 0.61%. There were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.18% | 97.18% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.47% | 1.6% | 8.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.61% | 0.61% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.61% | 0.61% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |