Explore the Family Name Menashe
The meaning of Menashe
Jewish: from the Biblical male personal name Menashe (Hebrew form; see Manasse). Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Dror, Nissim, Nissin, Sima, Yaacov.
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How common is the last name Menashe in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Menashe has seen a significant increase in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Menashe ranked 78,838th, but by 2010 it had risen to 69,579th, marking an increase of 11.74%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname expanded by 25.33%, from 225 in 2000 to 282 in 2010. This growth is also reflected in the proportion per 100k people, which increased by 25% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,838 | #69,579 | 11.74% |
| Count | 225 | 282 | 25.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.1 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Menashe
Turning to ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Menashe. The majority of those bearing this surname identified as White in both 2000 (95.11%) and 2010 (95.04%), with a slight decrease of 0.07%. Interestingly, there was an emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander identity within this group, growing from no representation in 2000 to 1.77% in 2010. However, the proportion of those identifying as two or more races decreased by 20.22%, from 2.67% in 2000 to 2.13% in 2010. No individuals with the surname Menashe identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, despite a small Hispanic presence of 2.22% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.11% | 95.04% | -0.07% |
| Two or More Races | 2.67% | 2.13% | -20.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.77% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.22% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |