Explore the Family Name Mignault
The meaning of Mignault
French: nickname derived from Old French mignot ‘gracious, affectionate, kind, courteous’ (see Mignot).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mignault in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mignault has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mignault was ranked 95,567th and by 2010 it dropped to the 99,378th spot, showing a 3.99% decline in its rank. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Mignault surname saw an increase from 177 in 2000 to 182 in 2010, a growth of 2.82%. However, the proportion of people with the Mignault surname per 100k population decreased by 14.29%, indicating a smaller overall share of the population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #95,567 | #99,378 | -3.99% |
| Count | 177 | 182 | 2.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mignault
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that most individuals with the Mignault surname identify as White. In 2000, 98.87% of Mignaults identified as White, though this percentage fell slightly to 96.70% in 2010. Ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, Black, and American Indian/Alaskan Native reported no change over the decade, maintaining a 0% representation among Mignaults. Interestingly, a new ethnic identity emerged within the Mignault family during this time span; by 2010, 3.3% identified as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.87% | 96.7% | -2.19% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.3% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |