Explore the Family Name Minden
The meaning of Minden
1. German: habitational name from any of various places so named, for example in Westphalia. 2. English: variant of Mindham or Munden. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Matthias.
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How common is the last name Minden in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Minden has decreased over time. In 2000, it ranked as the 44,273rd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 52,267th position, marking a decline of 18.06%. The number of people bearing this surname also dropped from 458 in 2000 to 397 in 2010, a decrease of 13.32%. The proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a fall from 0.17 to 0.13, indicating a 23.53% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,273 | #52,267 | -18.06% |
| Count | 458 | 397 | -13.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.13 | -23.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Minden
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Minden surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, changes between 2000 and 2010 were minor. The majority identify as White, making up 95.63% in 2000 and slightly declining to 95.47% in 2010. There was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander or Black communities in either year. However, the representation of those identifying with two or more races increased, though starting from zero in 2000. Conversely, the proportion identifying as Hispanic decreased by about 36.04%, and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also dropped to zero in 2010 from 1.09% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.63% | 95.47% | -0.17% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.02% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.97% | 1.26% | -36.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.09% | 0% | 0% |