Explore the Family Name Minch
The meaning of Minch
Irish: 1. shortened form of Minnish, a variant of McNeese. 2. shortened form of English Minchin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Minch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Minch has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 13,994 in terms of prevalence and this rank fell to 14,775 by 2010, reflecting a drop of 5.58%. The total count of individuals carrying the Minch surname increased slightly from 1,978 in 2000 to 2,010 in 2010, a growth of 1.62%. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decline from 0.73 in 2000 to 0.68 in 2010, a decrease of 6.85%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,994 | #14,775 | -5.58% |
| Count | 1,978 | 2,010 | 1.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.73 | 0.68 | -6.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Minch
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some shifts among those with the Minch surname. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races both saw substantial increases, rising by 60.56% and 56.58% respectively between 2000 and 2010. While the White demographic remained the majority ethnic identity associated with the surname, it did see a minor decrease of 1.43% over the decade. The Hispanic representation also saw an increase, up by 77.78%. Notably, the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories registered no change, remaining static at 0% for 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.31% | 94.93% | -1.43% |
| Hispanic | 1.26% | 2.24% | 77.78% |
| Two or More Races | 0.76% | 1.19% | 56.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.71% | 1.14% | 60.56% |
| Black | 0.71% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.25% | 0% | 0% |