Explore the Family Name Mensik

The meaning of Mensik

Czech (Menšik): from menšík ‘smaller’, comparative of malý ‘small’, typically used as a byname for a younger brother or for the smaller of two bearers of the same personal name.

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How common is the last name Mensik in the United States?

According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mensik saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, its rank was 53,047, and by 2010, it had dropped slightly to 53,538, marking a -0.93 change. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname showed an increase from 366 in 2000 to 386 in 2010, a 5.46% growth. The proportion per 100,000 people carrying the Mensik surname also decreased moderately from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010, a drop of 7.14%.

20002010Change
Rank#53,047#53,538-0.93%
Count3663865.46%
Proportion per 100k0.140.13-7.14%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mensik

On the matter of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Mensik surname identify as White. This group made up 97.27% in 2000, dropping marginally to 96.89% in 2010. The Hispanic population with this surname saw a small increase, rising from 1.91% in 2000 to 2.07% in 2010. There were no recorded changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those identifying as two or more races.

20002010Change
White97.27%96.89%-0.39%
Hispanic1.91%2.07%8.38%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%