Explore the Family Name Minchin
The meaning of Minchin
1. English (Gloucestershire): nickname from Old English minchen ‘nun’ (Old English mynecen), perhaps a joking name for a coy or demure person. Compare Nunn. 2. French: from a diminutive of minche, a dialect form of French mince ‘slender, thin’.
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How common is the last name Minchin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Minchin saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 57,544 in popularity, but by 2010 it had fallen to rank 60,636, indicating a 5.37% decrease. The actual count of people with the Minchin surname remained relatively stable during this period, increasing slightly from 331 in 2000 to 332 in 2010, which represents a 0.3% increase. However, when looking at the proportion of people with the Minchin surname per 100,000 individuals, the data shows a decrease from 0.12 to 0.11, marking an 8.33% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,544 | #60,636 | -5.37% |
| Count | 331 | 332 | 0.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Minchin
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Minchin surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnic identity. In both 2000 and 2010, approximately 98.8% of individuals with the Minchin surname identified as White. This represents a minimal change of 0.01%. The data does not show any individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Similarly, no one with the Minchin surname reported having two or more races for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.79% | 98.8% | 0.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |