Explore the Family Name Menge
The meaning of Menge
German: variant of Meng. Some characteristic forenames: German Franz, Helmut, Berthel, Ruediger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Menge in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Menge" saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 21,892 in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it fell to 24,064 - a decrease of around 9.92%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also reduced from 1,106 in 2000 to 1,047 in 2010; representing a drop of about 5.33%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the "Menge" surname per 100,000 decreased by 14.63%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,892 | #24,064 | -9.92% |
| Count | 1,106 | 1,047 | -5.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.35 | -14.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Menge
When it comes to the ethnicity of people with the surname "Menge", the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some changes between 2000 and 2010. Though the majority identified as White, the percentage slightly dropped from 94.48% in 2000 to 93.79% in 2010. Meanwhile, identities associated with Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic categories saw an increase of 24.07% and 37.29% respectively. The category of individuals identifying as two or more races also increased significantly by 61.76%. However, the percentage of those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native was reduced to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.48% | 93.79% | -0.73% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 2.2% | 61.76% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 1.62% | 37.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.08% | 1.34% | 24.07% |
| Black | 0.54% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.36% | 0% | 0% |