Explore the Family Name Mentch
The meaning of Mentch
Americanized form of German Mensch.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mentch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mentch has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mentch ranked 71,808th in popularity and by 2010, it dropped to 80,678th. The count of people with this surname also fell from 253 in 2000 to 235 in 2010, indicating a -7.11% change. The proportion of individuals with the surname Mentch per 100,000 people also decreased by -11.11%, from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,808 | #80,678 | -12.35% |
| Count | 253 | 235 | -7.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mentch
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals carrying the Mentch surname identify as White. In 2000, about 98.42% of Mentches identified as White, which slightly decreased to 94.04% in 2010, marking a -4.45% change. No significant data was found relating to other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native for this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.42% | 94.04% | -4.45% |
| 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% |