Find out how popular the last name Mielenz is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Mielenz.

Mielenz, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Mielenz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mielenz in America

Mielenz is the 129825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mielenz surname appeared 131 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Mielenz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mielenz to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Mielenz

The surname Mielenz is believed to have originated in Germany, likely during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the German word "miele," which means "honey," suggesting that the name may have been an occupational surname referring to a beekeeper or someone involved in the production or trade of honey.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mielenz dates back to the 14th century, when a man named Hans Mielenz was mentioned in a document from the city of Lübeck, located in northern Germany. This document suggests that the name was already established in the region during that time period.

In the 16th century, the name Mielenz appeared in various parish records and tax rolls across different parts of Germany, indicating that the name had spread to other areas. For example, a Johann Mielenz was listed in a church registry in the town of Wittenberg in 1532, and a Christoph Mielenz was recorded as a taxpayer in the city of Leipzig in 1578.

While the name Mielenz is not as widely known as some other German surnames, there are a few notable individuals throughout history who bore this name. One such person was Heinrich Mielenz, a German theologian and writer who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He authored several religious works and served as a pastor in various churches in Saxony.

Another notable figure was Karl Mielenz, a German artist and painter who lived from 1828 to 1901. He was known for his landscape paintings, particularly those depicting scenes from the Harz Mountains region of Germany.

In the 19th century, a man named Friedrich Mielenz gained recognition as a successful businessman and entrepreneur in the city of Hamburg. He established a successful import-export company and was involved in the shipping and trade industry.

While the name Mielenz is not as common as some other German surnames, it has a rich history and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. Its origins are closely tied to the German language and occupations related to beekeeping and honey production.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mielenz

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Mielenz.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Mielenz was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Mielenz has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Mielenz was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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