Explore the Family Name Menius
The meaning of Menius
German: Latinized (humanistic) form of Mehn (see Mayne) or perhaps of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.
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How common is the last name Menius in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Menius ranked as the 79,958th most common surname in the year 2000 and dropped slightly to the 85,049th position by 2010, indicating a 6.37% decline in popularity. The count of individuals bearing this surname also saw a slight decrease from 221 in 2000 to 220 in 2010, a drop of nearly half a percent. Furthermore, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals fell from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010, marking a 12.5% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,958 | #85,049 | -6.37% |
| Count | 221 | 220 | -0.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Menius
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the surname Menius identified as White, making up 95.02% of that population in 2000 and increasing to 96.36% by 2010. The Hispanic population within this group decreased by about 22%, from 4.07% in 2000 to 3.18% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. Similarly, no individuals reported belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.02% | 96.36% | 1.41% |
| Hispanic | 4.07% | 3.18% | -21.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |