Explore the Family Name Menken
The meaning of Menken
North German and Dutch: patronymic from Menke. Some characteristic forenames: German Klaus, Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Menken in the United States?
The surname Menken's popularity has seen a slight decline over the years, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Menken was ranked 37,728 in terms of popularity, but it slipped to 40,016 by 2010, a drop of nearly 6.06 percent. Furthermore, the count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased from 554 in 2000 to 548 in 2010, indicating a reduction of about 1.08 percent. Correspondingly, the proportion of people with the Menken surname per 100,000 population also declined by 9.52 percent during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,728 | #40,016 | -6.06% |
| Count | 554 | 548 | -1.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Menken
In terms of ethnic identity, majority of individuals with the Menken surname identified as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 98.19 percent of Menkens were White, a percentage that slightly dropped to 96.72 in 2010. There were no recorded instances of Menkens identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. However, there was a small increase in the number of Menkens identifying with two or more races and as Hispanic in 2010, both groups representing 1.28 percent of Menkens that year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.19% | 96.72% | -1.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.28% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.28% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |