Explore the Family Name Menk
The meaning of Menk
1. North German and Dutch: variant of Menke. 2. Sorbian (Měńk): nickname from Lower Sorbian měńk ‘burbot (Lota lota)’, a kind of freshwater fish.
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How common is the last name Menk in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Menk experienced a drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Menk was ranked 36,630th most common surname, but by 2010 it dropped to 40,745th. This is an 11.23% decrease over the decade. Likewise, the count of individuals with this surname also decreased by 6.94%, from 576 in 2000 to 536 in 2010. The proportion of people named Menk per 100,000 residents shrunk as well, seeing a 14.29% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,630 | #40,745 | -11.23% |
| Count | 576 | 536 | -6.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.18 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Menk
When examining the ethnicity information provided by the Decennial U.S. Census, some shifts are seen. The percentage of those identified as Asian/Pacific Islander with the surname Menk increased significantly, from 2.26% in 2000 to 5.60% in 2010 – a jump of 147.79%. There were also slight increases for those identifying with two or more races and those of Hispanic ethnicity, both going from 1.91% to 2.24%, equivalent to a 17.28% increase. However, there was a 4.34% decrease in the percentage of white individuals bearing the surname Menk, dropping from 93.23% in 2000 to 89.18% in 2010. The percentages of Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native individuals remained unchanged at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.23% | 89.18% | -4.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.26% | 5.6% | 147.79% |
| Two or More Races | 1.91% | 2.24% | 17.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.91% | 2.24% | 17.28% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |