Explore the Family Name Menten
The meaning of Menten
North German and Dutch: patronymic from the personal name Mente.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Menten in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Menten has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Menten ranked 121,780 in terms of popularity with a count of 131 individuals carrying this surname. However, by 2010, the surname had dropped in rank to 144,141 with only 115 individuals, marking a decrease of 18.36% in rank and 12.21% in the count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #121,780 | #144,141 | -18.36% |
| Count | 131 | 115 | -12.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Menten
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Menten, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that it is predominantly linked with the White ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, over 90% of the individuals with this surname identified as White—94.66% in 2000 and 93.91% in 2010, showing a slight decrease. There were no recorded instances of the surname being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.66% | 93.91% | -0.79% |
| 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% |