Explore the Family Name Misener
The meaning of Misener
Americanized form of German Meissner. Compare Misner.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Misener in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Misener showed a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname fell from 29099 in 2000 to 29528 in 2010, marking a decline of 1.47 percent. Despite the drop in rank, the count or number of people with the Misener surname slightly increased by 4.17 percent from 767 in 2000 to 799 in 2010. However, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 population decreased by 3.57 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,099 | #29,528 | -1.47% |
| Count | 767 | 799 | 4.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.27 | -3.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Misener
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides an overview of the ethnic identity associated with the Misener surname. In 2000, the majority of the Miseners identified as White, making up 96.48 percent. This percentage dropped slightly to 94.87 by 2010. There was a notable increase in the proportion of Hispanics within this surname group, rising from 2.09 percent in 2000 to 2.88 percent in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races remained relatively stable, showing a slight decrease from 1.04 percent to 1.00 percent over the decade. It's also worth noting that in 2010, for the first time, 0.75 percent of Miseners identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. No Miseners identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.48% | 94.87% | -1.67% |
| Hispanic | 2.09% | 2.88% | 37.8% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 1% | -3.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.75% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |