Explore the Family Name Mennenga
The meaning of Mennenga
East Frisian and Dutch (mainly Groningen): patronymic from the Frisian personal name Meine (see Mein). It is formed with the suffix -enga, a variant of -inga (from the patronymic suffix -ing and genitive plural ending -a).
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How common is the last name Mennenga in the United States?
The surname Mennenga saw a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Mennenga ranked as the 40,833rd most common surname, and by 2010, it had fallen slightly to the 43,077th position, marking a decline of 5.5%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also slightly decreased during this period, dropping from 504 in 2000 to 502 in 2010, representing a small decrease of 0.4%. The proportion of Mennengas per 100,000 people also experienced a drop of 10.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,833 | #43,077 | -5.5% |
| Count | 504 | 502 | -0.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mennenga
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Mennenga surname identify as White. In 2000, a substantial 98.21% identified as white, though this percentage decreased slightly to 97.21% by 2010, a change of -1.02%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or Two or more races in either year. However, there was a new appearance of Hispanic ethnicity within this surname group in 2010, accounting for 1.79%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.21% | 97.21% | -1.02% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| 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% |