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

Mitchener, 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 Mitchener surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mitchener in America

Mitchener is the 22770th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mitchener surname appeared 1,125 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 Mitchener.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mitchener 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 Mitchener

The surname Mitchener is believed to have originated in England, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is thought to be a variant spelling of the name "Mitchell," which is derived from the Old English personal name "Michel" or "Mihcel," meaning "one who is like God."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mitchener can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from the year 1273, where it appears as "Roger Michelner." This suggests that the name was already in use by the 13th century, though it may have existed earlier in different spellings.

The surname Mitchener is also closely linked to various place names in England, such as Mitcheldean in Gloucestershire and Mitcham in Surrey. These locations likely played a role in the development and spread of the name, as people often adopted surnames based on the places they were from or associated with.

In the 16th century, there are records of a John Mitchener who was born in 1550 in Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare. This John Mitchener was a contemporary of the famous playwright, though it is unclear if they had any direct connection.

One notable bearer of the surname Mitchener was Sir Edward Mitchener (1610-1674), an English politician and Member of Parliament for the borough of Great Marlow in Buckinghamshire. He was a staunch Royalist during the English Civil War and supported King Charles I.

Another individual of historical significance was William Mitchener (1767-1846), a British naval officer and explorer. He served in the Royal Navy and was involved in several expeditions to the Arctic regions, contributing to the exploration and mapping of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure was Charles Mitchener (1832-1901), an English writer and journalist. He worked for several newspapers, including The Times, and was known for his travel writings and articles on various subjects.

A more recent example is Reginald Mitchener (1908-1985), a British architect who was influential in the modernist movement. He designed several notable buildings in London, including the Hayward Gallery and the National Theatre.

Throughout its history, the surname Mitchener has maintained a presence in various regions of England, with individuals bearing this name making contributions in various fields, including politics, exploration, literature, and architecture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mitchener

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

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 Mitchener 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 Mitchener 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 Mitchener was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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