Explore the Family Name Minchew
The meaning of Minchew
Altered form of English Minshew. Compare Minchey.
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How common is the last name Minchew in the United States?
The surname Minchew held the rank of 16,581 in terms of popularity according to the 2000 Decennial U.S. Census data. By the year 2010, it had marginally dropped to a rank of 16,687, representing a small decrease of 0.64%. However, interestingly, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 1,594 in 2000 to 1,716 in 2010, showing growth of 7.65%. The proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased from 0.59 to 0.58 over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,581 | #16,687 | -0.64% |
| Count | 1,594 | 1,716 | 7.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.59 | 0.58 | -1.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Minchew
When looking at the data on ethnicity from the Decennial U.S. Census, in the year 2000, an overwhelming majority (95.36%) of those bearing the Minchew surname identified as White. This percentage dipped slightly to 94.17% in 2010. The Hispanic representation among the Minchews saw an increase of almost 50%, climbing from 2.45% to 3.67%. While there was no reported Asian/Pacific Islander representation in 2000, by 2010, 0.29% of Minchews identified within this ethnic group. Similarly, the proportion of individuals with this surname identifying with two or more races also rose significantly from 0.75% to 1.4%. However, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native identities went down from 0.69% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. There were no Black identities reported in either census period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.36% | 94.17% | -1.25% |
| Hispanic | 2.45% | 3.67% | 49.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.75% | 1.4% | 86.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.29% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.69% | 0% | 0% |