Explore the Family Name Menifee
The meaning of Menifee
Probably Irish, unexplained. Compare Menefee.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Menifee in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Menifee experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 40,908 in popularity and dropped to 44,270 by 2010, reflecting an 8.22% decline. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 503 to 486, a change of -3.38%. Its proportion per 100,000 people reduced by 15.79%, moving from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,908 | #44,270 | -8.22% |
| Count | 503 | 486 | -3.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Menifee
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Menifee, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there were noteworthy changes between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as Black made up the greatest proportion at 85.88% in 2000, decreasing slightly to 81.89% by 2010. Those identifying as White represented 7.95% in 2000 and dropped to 7% in 2010. The Hispanic representation saw the most significant increase of 228.57% from 1.19% to 3.91%. Moreover, those identifying with two or more races increased from 3.38% to 5.97%. No data was recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander in either year while American Indian and Alaskan Native appeared in 2010 at 1.23%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 85.88% | 81.89% | -4.65% |
| White | 7.95% | 7% | -11.95% |
| Two or More Races | 3.38% | 5.97% | 76.63% |
| Hispanic | 1.19% | 3.91% | 228.57% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.23% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |