Explore the Family Name Mimnaugh
The meaning of Mimnaugh
Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Muimhneach, a habitational name for someone from the province of Munster. This form of the surname is not found in Ireland and is rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Mimnaugh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mimnaugh has seen minor shifts in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 49,471st in terms of frequency, and by 2010 it dropped slightly to 49,546th. However, there was a modest growth in the actual count of people with this surname, from 399 in 2000 to 424 in 2010, marking an increase of 6.27%. The proportion per 100k individuals also experienced a small decrease from 0.15 to 0.14 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,471 | #49,546 | -0.15% |
| Count | 399 | 424 | 6.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mimnaugh
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity of those carrying the Mimnaugh surname. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 97.99% to 96.70%. The category of Two or more races also saw a slight decrease from 1.25% to 1.18%. Interestingly, while there were no Hispanic identifiers in 2000, this group emerged in 2010 constituting 1.18% of the Mimnaugh surname bearers. No identifiers for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native were reported in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.99% | 96.7% | -1.32% |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 1.18% | -5.6% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.18% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |