Explore the Family Name Mitzner
The meaning of Mitzner
Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a cap maker, fromYiddish mits ‘cap’ + the agent suffix -ner. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Avi, Isador.
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How common is the last name Mitzner in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Mitzner, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 42,677th in popularity, but by 2010 it had slipped to 43,438th, marking a decline of 1.78%. However, the number of individuals carrying the Mitzner name increased from 478 in 2000 to 497 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 3.97%. Despite this growth, the proportion of Mitzners per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 5.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,677 | #43,438 | -1.78% |
| Count | 478 | 497 | 3.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mitzner
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Mitzner surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 99.16% identified as White, declining slightly to 96.58% in 2010. The census for 2010 showed a small percentage (2.01%) of Mitzners identifying as Hispanic, a category not recorded in 2000. Additionally, there was a slight increase (1.01%) in those identifying as belonging to two or more races. No Mitzners identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.16% | 96.58% | -2.6% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.01% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.01% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |