Explore the Family Name Mincy
The meaning of Mincy
Possibly of English or Irish origin, but unexplained etymology. Compare Mincey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mincy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mincy has seen slight changes from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Mincy was ranked 21,902 and this ranking decreased by about 1.37% to 22,201 in 2010. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased slightly by 5.16%, from 1,105 people in 2000 to 1,162 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped marginally by 4.88% during this period, indicating a small decline in its prevalence relative to the overall population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,902 | #22,201 | -1.37% |
| Count | 1,105 | 1,162 | 5.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.39 | -4.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mincy
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows various shifts between 2000 and 2010. There was no recorded percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals carrying the Mincy surname. Those identifying as Two or More Races saw an increase from 1.90% to 2.58%. The percentage of White individuals with the Mincy surname dropped by about 7.53%, from 45.79% in 2000 to 42.34% in 2010. The Hispanic group also saw a minor decrease of 4.74%. However, the Black community experienced an increase of 6.27%, rising from 49.32% in 2000 to 52.41% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 49.32% | 52.41% | 6.27% |
| White | 45.79% | 42.34% | -7.53% |
| Two or More Races | 1.9% | 2.58% | 35.79% |
| Hispanic | 2.53% | 2.41% | -4.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |