Explore the Family Name Miesse
The meaning of Miesse
Walloon: altered form of Flemish Mies 2.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Miesse in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Miesse experienced a dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 57,544th most popular, but by 2010, it had dropped to 63,698th, representing a decrease of approximately 10.69%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 331 to 313 over the same period, signifying a change of around -5.44%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Miesse per 100K also saw a decline of about 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,544 | #63,698 | -10.69% |
| Count | 331 | 313 | -5.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Miesse
In terms of ethnicity, the Miesse surname showed some changes from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Those identifying as White with this surname declined from 96.68% to 94.25%, a change of -2.51%. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, the number of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities increased significantly from 1.51% to 2.56%, an increase of 69.54%. Also, the data for 2010 shows a new appearance of Hispanic representation at 2.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.68% | 94.25% | -2.51% |
| Two or More Races | 1.51% | 2.56% | 69.54% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.56% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |