Explore the Family Name Mourer
The meaning of Mourer
1. Americanized form of German Maurer. 2. French (Lorraine): probably of German origin, an altered form Maurer or Murer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mourer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mourer has seen a decrease from the years 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Mourer was ranked 38,706 in terms of frequency but dropped to 44,356 by 2010. This represents a decline of 14.6%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also fell from 537 in 2000 to 485 in 2010, a decrease of nearly 10%. Furthermore, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people declined by 20% in the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,706 | #44,356 | -14.6% |
| Count | 537 | 485 | -9.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.16 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mourer
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the Mourer surname, it's predominantly White, standing at 95.67% in 2010, down slightly from 96.65% in 2000 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. There were no documented instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders or Black communities in either year. However, there was a notable increase in occurrence among those identifying as two or more races, rising from 1.30% in 2000 to 1.65% by 2010. Additionally, the surname made its first appearance in the Hispanic community in 2010 at 1.44%, while American Indian and Alaskan Native representation disappeared altogether in the same timeframe.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.65% | 95.67% | -1.01% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% | 1.65% | 26.92% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.44% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.93% | 0% | 0% |