Explore the Family Name Motsinger
The meaning of Motsinger
Altered form of German and Swiss German Matzinger.
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How common is the last name Motsinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Motsinger has seen a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Motsinger was ranked as the 15,775th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it fell slightly to the 16,644th spot, a change of -5.51%. The number of people carrying this surname increased marginally from 1,697 in 2000 to 1,721 in 2010, a growth of 1.41%. Despite this increase in count, the proportion per 100k people decreased by -7.94%, indicating that while the absolute numbers increased, the overall prevalence of the name within the population decreased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,775 | #16,644 | -5.51% |
| Count | 1,697 | 1,721 | 1.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.63 | 0.58 | -7.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Motsinger
The ethnicity associated with the Motsinger surname also saw changes from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.82% of Motsingers identified as White, which slightly decreased to 96.98% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 0.29% in 2000 to 0.87% in 2010, a change of 200%. The percentage of Motsingers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also rose slightly from 0.77% to 0.81%. However, the percentage identifying with two or more races decreased from 1% to 0.93%. The percentages for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native ethnicities remained at 0 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.82% | 96.98% | -0.86% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 0.93% | -7% |
| Hispanic | 0.29% | 0.87% | 200% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.77% | 0.81% | 5.19% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |