Explore the Family Name Mennie
The meaning of Mennie
Scottish: habitational name from Menie near Belhevie (Aberdeenshire).
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How common is the last name Mennie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mennie saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 96,033 but fell to 101,737 in 2010, marking a decline of approximately 5.94%. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 176 to 177 over the same period, a growth rate of about 0.57%. The proportion per 100,000 also decreased by 14.29%, indicating that overall, the prevalence of the surname has somewhat diminished in the general population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #96,033 | #101,737 | -5.94% |
| Count | 176 | 177 | 0.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mennie
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census illustrates some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mennie between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 98.3% of people with this surname identified as White, but this percentage dropped slightly to 93.79% by 2010. There was no record of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. Interesting enough, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic and those identifying with two or more races, each comprising 2.82% of the Mennie population in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.3% | 93.79% | -4.59% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.82% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.82% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |