Explore the Family Name Menghini
The meaning of Menghini
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Menghino, a pet form of the personal name Domenico (see Dominick). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Enzo, Leno.
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How common is the last name Menghini in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Menghini has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 52,500, but fell to 56,073 by 2010, a 6.81% drop. The total count of people with this surname also slightly decreased from 371 in 2000 to 365 in 2010, marking a 1.62% decline. The proportion of individuals with the Menghini surname per 100k also saw a decline from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010, a decrease of 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,500 | #56,073 | -6.81% |
| Count | 371 | 365 | -1.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Menghini
When it comes to ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most individuals with the surname Menghini identify as White. In 2000, 97.30% of Menghinis identified as White, though this number decreased slightly to 94.52% by 2010. There was no representation of Menghinis identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. There was a small segment, however, that identified with two or more races, showing a slight increase from 1.35% in 2000 to 1.37% in 2010. Interestingly, there were no Menghinis who identified as Hispanic in 2000, but by 2010, 3.01% of those with the surname identified with this ethnicity. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation remained static at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.3% | 94.52% | -2.86% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.01% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.35% | 1.37% | 1.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |