Explore the Family Name Mintzer
The meaning of Mintzer
Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a moneyer, Yiddish mintser.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mintzer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mintzer saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Mintzer ranked 27,646 in overall popularity and this rank slipped to 29,822 by 2010, reflecting a change of -7.87%. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing the surname Mintzer also decreased from 820 in 2000 to 788 in 2010, marking a drop of 3.9%. This decline is further evidenced by the proportion per 100k population, which fell by 10% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,646 | #29,822 | -7.87% |
| Count | 820 | 788 | -3.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.27 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mintzer
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of those with the surname Mintzer identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease of 1.43% in this group over the decade, from 97.20% to 95.81%. The Hispanic population with this surname increased by 15.45%, from 2.20% to 2.54%. Additionally, in 2010, people identifying as two or more races started appearing among the Mintzers for the first time. There were no changes in the populations identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.2% | 95.81% | -1.43% |
| Hispanic | 2.2% | 2.54% | 15.45% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.27% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |