Explore the Family Name Menting
The meaning of Menting
Dutch and North German: habitational name from a farm named Menting (see Mentink).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Menting in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Menting has seen a slight decrease in popularity over time. In 2000, it was ranked 53,420 and by 2010, it had fallen to a rank of 54,752, signifying a 2.49% decrease in its popularity. However, despite the dip in ranking, the actual count of individuals bearing the name Menting increased from 363 in 2000 to 376 in 2010, marking a 3.58% increase. The proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 remained steady at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,420 | #54,752 | -2.49% |
| Count | 363 | 376 | 3.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Menting
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Menting surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that it is predominantly identified as White. In 2000, around 99.72% of Mentings were classified as White, but this figure decreased slightly to 96.54% in 2010. In ten years, there was a notable change in multi-racial identification - from no individuals identifying as two or more races in 2000 to 1.86% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of Mentings identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both the 2000 and 2010 Censuses.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.72% | 96.54% | -3.19% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.86% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |