Explore the Family Name Menzie
The meaning of Menzie
Scottish: variant of Menzies.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Menzie in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Menzie has experienced minor fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Menzie ranked as the 26,538th most popular surname in the U.S., but slipped slightly to 26,654th in 2010, marking a decrease of 0.44%. Despite the decline in rank, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname increased by 5.79%, from 864 in 2000 to 914 in 2010. The proportion of the surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 3.12% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,538 | #26,654 | -0.44% |
| Count | 864 | 914 | 5.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.31 | -3.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Menzie
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows notable changes in the ethnic identities associated with the surname Menzie. In 2000, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic; however, by 2010, these groups accounted for 0.77% and 2.84% respectively. The percentage of individuals identifying as part of two or more races decreased from 1.74% in 2000 to 1.42% in 2010. Meanwhile, the White and Black communities saw changes of -5.88% and +12.79% respectively. Lastly, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw an increase from 1.85% in 2000 to 2.30% in 2010. The shifts in these figures highlight the evolving ethnic landscape of those carrying the Menzie surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.66% | 73.09% | -5.88% |
| Black | 17.36% | 19.58% | 12.79% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.84% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.85% | 2.3% | 24.32% |
| Two or More Races | 1.74% | 1.42% | -18.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.77% | 0% |