Explore the Family Name Mommsen
The meaning of Mommsen
North German: variant of Momsen. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Hans, Katharina.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mommsen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mommsen saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name dropped from 74,957 in 2000 to 80,419 in 2010, indicating a decrease in popularity by 7.29%. In terms of count, there were 240 individuals with the surname Mommsen in 2000 compared to 236 in 2010 - a minor reduction of 1.67%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also fell by 11.11% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,957 | #80,419 | -7.29% |
| Count | 240 | 236 | -1.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mommsen
The ethnicity associated with the surname Mommsen, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, largely falls into the "White" category. From 2000 to 2010, this percentage increased slightly from 92.92% to 94.49%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant drop, from 3.75% in 2000 to 2.54% in 2010, marking a decrease of 32.27%. A small portion of those with the Mommsen surname identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, which increased marginally from 2.08% to 2.12%. There were no reported changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or Black during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.92% | 94.49% | 1.69% |
| Hispanic | 3.75% | 2.54% | -32.27% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.08% | 2.12% | 1.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |