Explore the Family Name Menta
The meaning of Menta
Italian (southern): topographic name from menta ‘(pepper)mint’ (from Latin menta), or a habitational name from any of various places called with this word. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Guido, Enrico, Filomena, Luciano, Luigi, Michael Angelo, Rodelio, Rocco, Salvatore, Vincenzo.
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How common is the last name Menta in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Menta has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Menta was ranked 42,437 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped slightly to rank 43,077, representing a change of -1.51%. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased from 481 in 2000 to 502 in 2010, suggesting a growth of 4.37%. Even though there was an increase in total count, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k dropped by 5.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,437 | #43,077 | -1.51% |
| Count | 481 | 502 | 4.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Menta
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Menta, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The highest percentage remains within the White category, although it decreased from 65.07% to 60.16%, marking a change of -7.55%. There was a significant increase in Black ethnicity, which rose from 1.25% to 2.99%, an impressive 139.20% change. The Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic categories also saw increases of 0.37% and 17.74% respectively. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw an increase of 47.70%. However, the category of Two or more races saw a decline of -17.81%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.07% | 60.16% | -7.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 21.83% | 21.91% | 0.37% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.99% | 7.37% | 47.7% |
| Hispanic | 5.41% | 6.37% | 17.74% |
| Black | 1.25% | 2.99% | 139.2% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 1.2% | -17.81% |