2000
#112,967
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 144
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Mielenz
A German surname likely derived from a nickname referring to honey or sweetness.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Mielenz. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mielenz surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Mielenz in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mielenz, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mielenz
Among Census respondents with the surname Mielenz, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Mielenz bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Mielenz surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White98.2% · 107
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Mielenz
Mielenz appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#129,825
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 131
-13 bearers (-9.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 16,858 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-22 bearers (-16.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 20,380 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #112,967 | 144 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #129,825 | 131 | 0.04 | -13 bearers (-9.0%) | Down 16,858 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | -22 bearers (-16.8%) | Down 20,380 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Mielenz surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #129,825 | #150,205 | -15.7% |
| Count | 131 | 109 | -16.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Mielenz bearers went from 131 to 109 (-16.8% change). The surname moved down 20,380 positions in the national ranking, going from #129,825 to #150,205.
FAQ
Mielenz surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Mielenz?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Mielenz. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Mielenz?
Mielenz ranks #150,205 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 109 people with the surname Mielenz. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Mielenz.
Has Mielenz become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Mielenz went from 131 recorded bearers to 109. That is a decrease of 22 (-16.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #129,825 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Mielenz?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mielenz, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Mielenz in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.2% (107 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Mielenz appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (98.2%), Hispanic (0.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Mielenz (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Mielenz mean?
A German surname likely derived from a nickname referring to honey or sweetness. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Mielenz (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Mielenz?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.