Explore the Family Name Mincey
The meaning of Mincey
Possibly of English or Irish origin, but unexplained etymology. Compare Mincy. In some cases it may be an altered form of Minchey, itself an altered form of Minchew.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mincey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mincey has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked at 6045, while in 2010, it rose to a higher rank of 5908, marking a growth rate of 2.27%. Moreover, the count of individuals with this last name increased from 5233 to 5839, a surge of 11.58%. The proportion of individuals named Mincey per 100,000 population also grew by 2.06%, from 1.94 to 1.98.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,045 | #5,908 | 2.27% |
| Count | 5,233 | 5,839 | 11.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.94 | 1.98 | 2.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mincey
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mincey as per the Decennial U.S. Census, most people identifying with the Mincey surname in both 2000 and 2010 were either White or Black. However, changes occurred over the decade; the proportion of individuals identifying as Black remained stable with a minimal increase of 0.02%, while those who identified as White decreased by -3.73%. Notably, there was a significant growth in the number of Minceys identifying with two or more races (64.14% increase) and as Hispanic (60.61% increase). The proportions of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native had slight changes of 5.56% and -2.94%, respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 49.67% | 49.68% | 0.02% |
| White | 46.86% | 45.11% | -3.73% |
| Two or More Races | 1.45% | 2.38% | 64.14% |
| Hispanic | 1.32% | 2.12% | 60.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.36% | 0.38% | 5.56% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.34% | 0.33% | -2.94% |