Explore the Family Name Menear
The meaning of Menear
Cornish: topographic name from Middle Cornish men-hyr ‘menhir, standing stone’. The term recurs in Cornish placenames, such as Menear in Saint Austell, Manheirs in Creed, and Menhire in Gwennap.
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How common is the last name Menear in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Menear's popularity slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 35,239 in terms of overall popularity but slipped to 35,812 in 2010, experiencing a change of -1.63%. However, the number of people with this surname actually increased from 605 to 627 during this time period, resulting in a growth rate of 3.64%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a small decrease, shifting from 0.22 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,239 | #35,812 | -1.63% |
| Count | 605 | 627 | 3.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Menear
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Menear, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a few significant shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, though this percentage dipped slightly from 94.71% to 92.03%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw the most notable increase, rising from 1.98% to 3.83%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Black decreased from 1.16% to 0.80%. The proportions for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero, while those identifying as belonging to two or more races increased slightly from 1.82% to 2.23%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.71% | 92.03% | -2.83% |
| Hispanic | 1.98% | 3.83% | 93.43% |
| Two or More Races | 1.82% | 2.23% | 22.53% |
| Black | 1.16% | 0.8% | -31.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |