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

Mizer, 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 Mizer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mizer in America

Mizer is the 17182nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mizer surname appeared 1,648 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Mizer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mizer 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 Mizer

The surname MIZER is believed to have originated in Germany during the 16th century. It is derived from the German word "mies," which means "bad" or "poor." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone who lived in poverty or had a poor reputation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MIZER surname can be found in the town records of Würzburg, Bavaria, dating back to the late 1500s. The name was often spelled as "Mieser" or "Miezer" during this period, reflecting the local dialect and pronunciation.

In the 17th century, the MIZER name began to appear in various church records and official documents across different regions of Germany, indicating its gradual spread and establishment as a recognized surname.

A notable figure associated with the MIZER name was Hans Mizer, a German merchant who lived in the city of Hamburg during the late 1600s. He was known for his successful trading activities and contributed to the economic prosperity of the city.

As the MIZER surname gained recognition, it also found its way into the literary world. In the 18th century, the German writer and poet Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller mentioned a character with the surname Mizer in one of his plays, reflecting the name's presence in the cultural landscape of the time.

During the 19th century, the MIZER name was carried by several notable individuals. Johann Mizer (1791-1865) was a German composer and organist who gained recognition for his sacred choral works. Another notable figure was Wilhelm Mizer (1823-1892), a distinguished German architect known for his contributions to the design of public buildings and churches in various cities across Germany.

As people with the MIZER surname migrated to other parts of Europe and beyond, the name continued to spread and evolve. In the United States, one of the earliest recorded instances of the MIZER name was that of Friedrich Mizer, who immigrated from Germany in the 1840s and settled in the state of Pennsylvania.

Throughout its history, the MIZER surname has maintained its presence across various regions, cultures, and professions, reflecting the diverse experiences and achievements of those who have carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mizer

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

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

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