Explore the Family Name Menne
The meaning of Menne
German: 1. variant of Menn. 2. habitational name from Menne in Westphalia.
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How common is the last name Menne in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Menne has seen a slight fluctuation in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The surname's rank dropped by approximately 4.27%, moving from 23,019 in 2000 to 24,001 in 2010. However, despite this decrease in rank, the count of individuals with the surname increased by 1.35% over the same period, from 1,037 to 1,051. Additionally, the proportion of individuals with the Menne surname per 100,000 people also saw a slight decline, decreasing by 5.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,019 | #24,001 | -4.27% |
| Count | 1,037 | 1,051 | 1.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.36 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Menne
In terms of ethnicity, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there were some noticeable changes among people with the surname Menne between 2000 and 2010. While the majority identified as White (96% in 2010, down 1.63% from 2000), there was a visible increase in ethnic diversity. There were increases in the percentages identifying as Hispanic (up 21.60% to 1.52%) and those identifying as two or more races (which rose to 1.24%). Additionally, for the first time, individuals identified as Black and Asian/Pacific Islander, each representing 0.48% and 0.76% respectively of the Menne surname bearers in 2010. Conversely, the percentage identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.59% | 96% | -1.63% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 1.52% | 21.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.24% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.76% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.48% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.48% | 0% | -100% |