Explore the Family Name Mittleider
The meaning of Mittleider
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname for a compassionate person, from a derivative of German Mitleid ‘compassion’. Some characteristic forenames: German Bernhardt, Herta.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mittleider in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Mittleider" has seen a significant rise from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 51,352 with a count of 381, representing a proportion per 100k of 0.14. By 2010, its rank had improved to 45,026 with an increased count of 476, therefore boosting its proportion per 100k to 0.16. This represents a notable change in popularity of 12.32 in rank and 24.93 in count over a decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,352 | #45,026 | 12.32% |
| Count | 381 | 476 | 24.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.16 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mittleider
When it comes to the ethnicity of those carrying the Mittleider surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows certain shifts from 2000 to 2010. The majority identifying as White slightly decreased from 96.33% to 95.80%. Meanwhile, those reporting two or more ethnicities increased significantly by 44.27% from 1.31% to 1.89%. Interestingly, the number of people with Hispanic ethnicity emerged from zero in 2000 to 1.05% in 2010. There were no recorded changes in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.33% | 95.8% | -0.55% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 1.89% | 44.27% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.05% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |