Explore the Family Name Mensink
The meaning of Mensink
Dutch: habitational name from any of several farms so named (see Mensing), including one in Twekkelo (Enschede), one in Vasse (Tubbergen), and one in Hexel (Hellendoorn).
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How common is the last name Mensink in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mensink has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mensink was ranked as the 71,610th most popular surname in the US, while in 2010, it moved up to the 70,645th position, marking a 1.35% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 254 to 277 during the same period, indicating a 9.06% rise. However, its proportion per 100k people remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,610 | #70,645 | 1.35% |
| Count | 254 | 277 | 9.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mensink
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mensink from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White slightly increased from 92.13% to 92.78%. There was a significant 56.88% increase in those identifying as Hispanic, going up from 2.76% to 4.33%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 28.53%, decreasing from 3.54% to 2.53%. There were no individuals who identified as Black, American Indian or Alaskan Native, or as belonging to two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.13% | 92.78% | 0.71% |
| Hispanic | 2.76% | 4.33% | 56.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.54% | 2.53% | -28.53% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |