Explore the Family Name Menton
The meaning of Menton
Irish: perhaps a variant of Manton.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Menton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Menton has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Menton was ranked 33,380 in popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped to rank 35,912, representing a drop of 7.59%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 645 to 625 during the same period, marking a decrease of 3.1%. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals named Menton per 100,000 people dropped by 12.5%, from 0.24 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,380 | #35,912 | -7.59% |
| Count | 645 | 625 | -3.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.21 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Menton
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Menton, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. Although the majority of individuals with the Menton surname identified as White (76.28% in 2000 and 71.36% in 2010), there have been increases in some ethnic categories. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races increased from 2.17% to 2.72%, while those identifying as Black rose from 19.07% to 20%. There was also an emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2010, which wasn't present in 2000. Conversely, individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander were reported in 2000, but not in 2010, and no individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.28% | 71.36% | -6.45% |
| Black | 19.07% | 20% | 4.88% |
| Two or More Races | 2.17% | 2.72% | 25.35% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.72% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.24% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |