Explore the Family Name Mignone
The meaning of Mignone
Italian: possibly from an augmentative of an unattested personal name Migno, perhaps a short form of Erminio or Arminio, or alternatively from French mignon ‘pleasing’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Pasquale, Marino, Aldo, Biagio, Carmine, Constantino, Dino, Domenico, Enzo, Federico, Gaetano, Gilda.
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How common is the last name Mignone in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mignone saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mignone ranked 20,727th in popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to 22,436th. This represents a decrease of 8.25%. Similarly, the number of individuals with this surname fell from 1,186 in 2000 to 1,147 in 2010, a modest decrease of 3.29%. The proportion of people named Mignone per 100,000 also declined by 11.36% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,727 | #22,436 | -8.25% |
| Count | 1,186 | 1,147 | -3.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.39 | -11.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mignone
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mignone, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the overwhelming majority of individuals identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a minor decrease in this category, falling from 95.95% to 94.51% over the ten-year period. Notably, the representation of Hispanics within the Mignone surname increased significantly, more than doubling from 1.85% in 2000 to 3.92% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races decreased slightly, while the representation of Black individuals and those of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native descent remained virtually unchanged or suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.95% | 94.51% | -1.5% |
| Hispanic | 1.85% | 3.92% | 111.89% |
| Two or More Races | 1.26% | 0.96% | -23.81% |
| Black | 0.51% | 0.44% | -13.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |