Explore the Family Name Munsinger
The meaning of Munsinger
German: 1. (Münsinger): habitational name for someone from a place called Münsingen. 2. altered form of Munzinger, a habitational name for someone from any of several places called Munzingen.
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How common is the last name Munsinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Munsinger has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, this surname ranked 58,553 and had a count of 324, but by 2010, its rank had fallen to 68,547 with a count of 287. This represents a decline in rank and count by 17.07% and 11.42% respectively. The proportion of individuals with the Munsinger surname per 100,000 also fell by 16.67% to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,553 | #68,547 | -17.07% |
| Count | 324 | 287 | -11.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Munsinger
The ethnicity associated with the Munsinger surname has seen some changes between 2000 and 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census. A majority of individuals with this surname identified themselves as White, with a slight increase from 93.83% in 2000 to 95.47% in 2010. There was a small percentage who identified as Hispanic, which saw a marginal increase from 3.09% to 3.14%. However, the proportion of those identifying as two or more races dropped from 1.85% to zero. There were no reported instances of Munsingers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.83% | 95.47% | 1.75% |
| Hispanic | 3.09% | 3.14% | 1.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.85% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |