Explore the Family Name Mouser
The meaning of Mouser
1. Americanized form of German Mauser. 2. English (Suffolk): nickname from the Middle English plant-name mous-ere ‘mouse-ear hawkweed’ (Hieracium pilosella, used for a variety of medicinal purposes in the Middle Ages), or from Middle English mous ‘mouse’ + ere ‘ear’ as a nickname referring to physical appearance (see Mouse, and compare Mussey). Perhaps also from Middle English mousere ‘mouser, an animal that hunts mice’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mouser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mouser has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Mouser was ranked as the 9811th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to 10224th place, showing a 4.21% drop in ranking. However, the actual count of individuals with the Mouser surname increased during this period, rising from 3044 in 2000 to 3153 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 3.58%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a slight decrease from 1.13 in 2000 to 1.07 in 2010, a reduction of 5.31%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,811 | #10,224 | -4.21% |
| Count | 3,044 | 3,153 | 3.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.13 | 1.07 | -5.31% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mouser
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the Mouser surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a few shifts between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as White made up the majority both years, though their proportion decreased marginally, from 94.51% to 94.04%. Those who identified with two or more races grew from 1.41% to 2.00%, a change of 41.84%. The Hispanic representation also saw an increase, going up from 1.31% to 1.59%, a jump of 21.37%. Meanwhile, those of Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnicity saw modest increases by 15.15% and 10.87% respectively. Interestingly, the American Indian and Alaskan Native group saw a decrease, moving from 1.97% to 1.49%, a decline of 24.37%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.51% | 94.04% | -0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 1.41% | 2% | 41.84% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 1.59% | 21.37% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.97% | 1.49% | -24.37% |
| Black | 0.46% | 0.51% | 10.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.33% | 0.38% | 15.15% |