Explore the Family Name Menez
The meaning of Menez
1. Hispanic (mainly Mexico, also Philippines): altered form of Spanish Menes. 2. Breton (mainly Finistère; mainly Ménez, rarely Le Ménez): topographic name from menez ‘mountain, hill’, or a habitational name from any of several minor places called Menez.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Menez in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Menez has grown in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 51,024th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had climbed to the 40,554th spot, a change of 20.52%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased significantly over this decade, from 384 in 2000 to 539 in 2010, representing a rise of 40.36%. Similarly, the proportion of individuals named Menez per 100k people saw an increase of 28.57%, moving from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,024 | #40,554 | 20.52% |
| Count | 384 | 539 | 40.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.18 | 28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Menez
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the Menez surname, significant shifts were observed based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the largest ethnic groups with this surname were Hispanic (50.78%), followed by Asian/Pacific Islander (27.08%) and White (17.71%). By 2010, the percentage of Menezes who identified as Hispanic had increased by 18.75% to 60.30%, making it the dominant ethnicity for this surname. Meanwhile, the percentages of Menezes identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and White decreased over this period by 17.10% and 26.65%, respectively. Those identifying as two or more races also slightly decreased from 3.65% to 3.15%. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 50.78% | 60.3% | 18.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 27.08% | 22.45% | -17.1% |
| White | 17.71% | 12.99% | -26.65% |
| Two or More Races | 3.65% | 3.15% | -13.7% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |