Explore the Family Name Menes
The meaning of Menes
1. Spanish: habitational name from a place called Menes in Asturias. 2. Breton (mainly Finistère; Menès; also Le Ménes): variant of Ménez (see Menez).
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How common is the last name Menes in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Menes" has increased significantly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Menes name ranked 60,083 in popularity, but by 2010 it had jumped to 47,614th place, showing a 20.75% change. The actual count of people with this surname also saw a substantial increase during the same time period, growing from 314 individuals in 2000 to 445 in 2010, a rise of 41.72%. The proportion per 100k also increased by 25%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,083 | #47,614 | 20.75% |
| Count | 314 | 445 | 41.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.15 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Menes
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals shifts in Menes' ethnic identity distribution between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander went up by 13.70%, from 11.46% to 13.03%. The largest ethnic group in 2000 was Hispanic at 39.49%, which grew to 50.34% in 2010, an increase of 27.48%. White identification decreased by 25.30%, from 37.90% in 2000 to 28.31% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Black also decreased slightly, from 9.24% in 2000 to 7.64% in 2010, a change of -17.32%. There were no individuals who identified as Two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 39.49% | 50.34% | 27.48% |
| White | 37.9% | 28.31% | -25.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 11.46% | 13.03% | 13.7% |
| Black | 9.24% | 7.64% | -17.32% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |