Explore the Family Name Minear
The meaning of Minear
1. Americanized form of German Minnier or Minnir, or of their original French form Minier. The surname Minnier is very rare in Germany, while the variant Minnir is apparently extinct. Compare Manier 3, Mineer, Minnear 1, Minniear, and Mynhier 1. 2. Cornish: variant of Menear. Compare Minnear 2. History: The majority of the American Minears trace their origin to the brothers Christian and Johann Georg Minni(e)r or Minier from Germany, who arrived, together with Johann Georg’s wife and son, Johann(es) Georg, Jr, in PA in 1732 on the ship Mary of London.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Minear in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Minear in the United States has seen a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked as the 21,156th most popular, with 1,156 individuals bearing it. By 2010, the count had risen to 1,209 people, a 4.58% increase, but its rank had dropped slightly to 21,583rd most common, showing a decrease of 2.02%. This indicates that while more people bear the name, its overall popularity compared to other surnames has declined. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 4.65%, from 0.43 in 2000 to 0.41 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,156 | #21,583 | -2.02% |
| Count | 1,156 | 1,209 | 4.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.41 | -4.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Minear
In terms of ethnicity, analysis of the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some fluctuations in the ethnic identities associated with the surname Minear. As of 2000, the overwhelming majority of people with this surname were white, at 96.37%. By 2010, this number had dropped slightly to 94.62%, a decrease of 1.82%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races saw a decrease from 1.04% in 2000 to 0.91% in 2010. However, there was a significant increase in people identifying as Hispanic, from 1.73% in 2000 to 3.23% in 2010. Similarly, there was an increase in people identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, from 0.43% in 2000 to 0.83% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.37% | 94.62% | -1.82% |
| Hispanic | 1.73% | 3.23% | 86.71% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 0.91% | -12.5% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.43% | 0.83% | 93.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |