Explore the Family Name Minaya
The meaning of Minaya
Spanish: habitational name from Minaya, a town in Albaceteprovince. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Altagracia, Jorge, Luis, Luz, Ana, Maximo, Miguel, Rafael, Ramon, Adelso, Alba.
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How common is the last name Minaya in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Minaya has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Minaya was ranked as the 15,509th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had surged to the 12,729th position, marking an improvement of 17.93%. The count of individuals bearing the surname also saw a considerable rise from 1,733 in 2000 to 2,425 in 2010, signifying a growth of almost 40%. Furthermore, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population grew by 28.13%, from 0.64 in 2000 to 0.82 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,509 | #12,729 | 17.93% |
| Count | 1,733 | 2,425 | 39.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.64 | 0.82 | 28.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Minaya
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Minaya. A large majority, about 94.19% in 2010, up from 92.21% in 2000, identified as Hispanic. This indicates that the Hispanic community represents a significant portion of those with the Minaya surname. The percentage of those who identified as White decreased from 5.14% in 2000 to 3.63% in 2010. In contrast, Asian/Pacific Islander representation increased slightly from 0.98% to 1.20% during this period. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black fell slightly from 0.92% to 0.74%. The Minaya surname did not appear among those identifying as having two or more races or as American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 92.21% | 94.19% | 2.15% |
| White | 5.14% | 3.63% | -29.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.98% | 1.2% | 22.45% |
| Black | 0.92% | 0.74% | -19.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |