Explore the Family Name Menninger
The meaning of Menninger
German: habitational name for someone from any of the places called Menningen, Menning, or Meiningen, all in southern Germany. Some characteristic forenames: German Florian, Manfred, Erwin, Konrad.
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How common is the last name Menninger in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Menninger has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 48,877 and by 2010 it fell to 56,710, representing a drop of 16.03%. In terms of count, there were 405 individuals bearing the surname in 2000, which decreased to 360 by 2010, reflecting an 11.11% decline. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a decrease from 0.15 to 0.12, indicating a 20% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,877 | #56,710 | -16.03% |
| Count | 405 | 360 | -11.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.12 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Menninger
In terms of ethnicity, the Menninger surname is predominantly associated with white ethnic identity, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 98.02% of individuals with this surname identified as White, and this figure slightly dropped to 97.50% in 2010, marking a change of -0.53%. There's no recorded data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups either in 2000 or 2010. It should be noted, however, that data may have been suppressed (S) for privacy reasons, so these figures may not represent the full picture of ethnic identity associated with the Menninger surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.02% | 97.5% | -0.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |