Explore the Family Name Muenzer
The meaning of Muenzer
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (Münzer): see Munzer. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Hans, Horst, Mathias.
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How common is the last name Muenzer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Muenzer has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name fell from 68172 in 2000 to 71478 in 2010, a drop of 4.85 percent. Meanwhile, the count of individuals with this surname saw a marginal increase from 270 in 2000 to 273 in 2010, a rise of 1.11 percent. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the frequency of the Muenzer surname decreased by 10 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,172 | #71,478 | -4.85% |
| Count | 270 | 273 | 1.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Muenzer
The ethnic identity tied to the Muenzer surname also experienced shifts from 2000 to 2010, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 92.96 percent of those with the Muenzer surname identified as white, which fell slightly to 90.84 percent in 2010. Additionally, the percentage of individuals identifying as having two or more races dropped by 45.05 percent. Interestingly, the proportion of Muenzers identifying as Hispanic significantly increased from 2.59 percent in 2000 to 5.13 percent in 2010, reflecting a growth of 98.07 percent. No changes were observed for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.96% | 90.84% | -2.28% |
| Hispanic | 2.59% | 5.13% | 98.07% |
| Two or More Races | 3.33% | 1.83% | -45.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |