Explore the Family Name Misenhimer
The meaning of Misenhimer
Americanized form of German Meisenheimer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Misenhimer in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Misenhimer has seen a slight uptick in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Misenhimer ranked 74,675 in popularity with a count of 241, representing a proportion of 0.09 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the surname's rank slightly improved to 74,375 with a count of 260, yet the proportion per 100,000 stayed constant at 0.09. This represents a growth rate of approximately 7.88% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,675 | #74,375 | 0.4% |
| Count | 241 | 260 | 7.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Misenhimer
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Misenhimer, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen some minor changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of holders of this surname identified as White in both years, with a small increase from 95.44% in 2000 to 95.77% in 2010. In 2000, 2.49% identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native; however, this number was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons. A new category emerged in 2010, with 1.92% identifying as having two or more races. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Black during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.44% | 95.77% | 0.35% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.92% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.49% | 0% | 0% |