Explore the Family Name Menning
The meaning of Menning
German: 1. patronymic from Menne. 2. habitational name from a place called Menning or Menningen in southern Germany.
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How common is the last name Menning in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Menning has seen a decline over the past decade. In 2000, Menning was ranked 26,538th most common surname in America, but by 2010 it had fallen to 30,767th place, indicating a drop of 15.94%. The total number of people carrying the surname also fell from 864 in 2000 to 757 in 2010, resulting in a decrease of 12.38%. Accordingly, the proportion of Mennings per 100,000 people decreased by 18.75% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,538 | #30,767 | -15.94% |
| Count | 864 | 757 | -12.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.26 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Menning
On the matter of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that majority of those bearing the surname Menning identify as White, with a slight decrease from 95.60% in 2000 to 94.58% in 2010. The representation of Asian/Pacific Islander Mennings declined by 15.05%, while those who identify with two or more races saw a significant increase, jumping from 1.27% in 2000 to 2.77% in 2010. Additionally, there was an increase in the percentage of Hispanic Mennings, rising from 1.04% in 2000 to 1.85% in 2010. Meanwhile, there were no reported individuals with this surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.6% | 94.58% | -1.07% |
| Two or More Races | 1.27% | 2.77% | 118.11% |
| Hispanic | 1.04% | 1.85% | 77.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.93% | 0.79% | -15.05% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |