Explore the Family Name Menges
The meaning of Menges
1. German: from an altered form of the personal name Magnus. 2. German: from the personal name Me(i)ngoss, from ancient Germanic magin ‘strength, might’ + gōt ‘Goth’. 3. In some cases also an Americanized form of Hungarian Mengesz, a surname of German origin (see above).
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How common is the last name Menges in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Menges' saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Menges was ranked 15,348 in terms of popularity amongst all surnames, while by 2010 it fell to the 15,845 spot, marking a decrease of 3.24%. However, the total count of individuals bearing the surname increased from 1,758 in 2000 to 1,837 in 2010, reflecting an increase of 4.49%. The proportion of individuals named Menges per 100,000 people also decreased marginally from 0.65 to 0.62 during this same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,348 | #15,845 | -3.24% |
| Count | 1,758 | 1,837 | 4.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.65 | 0.62 | -4.62% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Menges
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates shifts in the distribution among those with the Menges surname from 2000 to 2010. The proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.40% to 0.60%, while those identifying with two or more races saw a significant jump from 0.63% to 1.69%. Those identifying as white made up the majority, although their percentage decreased slightly from 96.70% in 2000 to 93.74% in 2010. The Hispanic demographic also saw growth, increasing from 1.31% to 2.40%. Additionally, there was a noticeable rise in the proportion of Black individuals from 0.46% to 0.98%, and a minor increase in American Indian and Alaskan Native representation from 0.51% to 0.60%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.7% | 93.74% | -3.06% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 2.4% | 83.21% |
| Two or More Races | 0.63% | 1.69% | 168.25% |
| Black | 0.46% | 0.98% | 113.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.6% | 50% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.51% | 0.6% | 17.65% |