Explore the Family Name Multer
The meaning of Multer
1. North German: variant of Molter. 2. South German: topographic name denoting a bowl-shaped hollow, Middle High German multer. Compare Mulder 2.
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How common is the last name Multer in the United States?
The surname Multer, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Multer was ranked as the 62,961st most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 90,853rd position, indicating a decrease of 44.3%. The count of people bearing this surname also declined from 297 in 2000 to 203 in 2010, a decrease of 31.65%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 population dipped by 36.36% over the decade, falling from 0.11 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,961 | #90,853 | -44.3% |
| Count | 297 | 203 | -31.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.07 | -36.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Multer
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Multer surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it primarily identifies with White ethnicity. The percentage of Melters identifying as White decreased slightly from 97.98% in 2000 to 97.04% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the Multer surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or among those identifying with two or more races in both years. However, there was a notable change within the Hispanic community, with this group representing 2.46% of Melters in 2010, up from 0% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.98% | 97.04% | -0.96% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.46% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |