Explore the Family Name Mentor
The meaning of Mentor
1. French and West Indian (mainly Haiti): nickname from Mentor, in Greek mythology the name of the guide and adviser of Odysseus’ son Telemachus, or from the associated French loanword mentor denoting an experienced and trusted adviser or guide. This surname is very rare in France. It was brought to the US mostly from Haiti, and also from the Dominican Republic, where it is of Haitian origin and rare. 2. English (of Norman origin): variant of Menter. Some characteristic forenames: French Cecile, Philippe, Pierre. Spanish Felipe, Ramon, Ricardo.
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How common is the last name Mentor in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Mentor" has seen a significant rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Mentor was ranked 35,522nd in the United States, however, by 2010 its rank had improved remarkably to 26,671st - a positive change of around 24.92 percent. The total count of people with the "Mentor" surname also increased notably during this period, up by 52.42 percent from 599 in 2000 to 913 in 2010. This indicates that for every 100,000 people, the proportion with the "Mentor" surname grew by 40.91 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,522 | #26,671 | 24.92% |
| Count | 599 | 913 | 52.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.31 | 40.91% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mentor
On the ethnicity front, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals intriguing insights into the ethnic identity associated with the "Mentor" surname. The highest percentage of individuals with this surname identify as Black, and there was a significant increase of 19.46 percent within this group from 64.27 percent in 2000 to 76.78 percent in 2010. There was a decline in the percentage of those identifying as White (from 23.54 percent to 14.02 percent) and Hispanic (from 6.18 percent to 5.37 percent). People identifying as two or more races also decreased by 25.07 percent. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 64.27% | 76.78% | 19.46% |
| White | 23.54% | 14.02% | -40.44% |
| Hispanic | 6.18% | 5.37% | -13.11% |
| Two or More Races | 3.51% | 2.63% | -25.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |