Explore the Family Name Mindt
The meaning of Mindt
German: from a shortened form of the personal name Meinhardt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mindt in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mindt has seen a minor decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 67,936th most popular surname in the United States, with a count of 271. A decade later in 2010, it fell slightly to rank 69,996, despite the count increasing slightly to 280. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decline from 0.1 to 0.09, indicating a popularity drop of about 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,936 | #69,996 | -3.03% |
| Count | 271 | 280 | 3.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mindt
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the Mindt surname identify as White. In 2000, this group made up 97.42% of those bearing the surname. By 2010, while still overwhelmingly prevalent, this percentage had dropped slightly to 96.43%. Notably, there was no reported representation under the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, or Black categories during these years. However, by 2010, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category emerged with a 1.79% representation among those with the Mindt surname - an increase from zero in the previous decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.42% | 96.43% | -1.02% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |