Explore the Family Name Minet
The meaning of Minet
French: from a pet form of a masculine personal name ending in -min, such as Jacquemin or Guillemin. History: This surname is listed in the register of Huguenot ancestors recognized by the Huguenot Society of America.
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How common is the last name Minet in the United States?
The surname Minet, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decline in its popularity in the U.S from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 87,729 with 197 individuals carrying it; by 2010, it had fallen slightly in ranking to 93,513 with only 196 bearers. Despite the change, the proportion of people with the Minet surname per 100,000 population remained consistent at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #87,729 | #93,513 | -6.59% |
| Count | 197 | 196 | -0.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Minet
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the surname Minet is primarily associated with White ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, over 90% of those bearing the Minet surname identified as White. The second highest ethnicity, albeit significantly smaller in percentage, was Hispanic, which saw a decrease from 5.58% in 2000 to 5.10% in 2010. Notably, in 2010, a small percentage (2.55%) of individuals with the Minet surname reported belonging to two or more races, a category absent in the 2000 data. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.86% | 90.31% | -0.61% |
| Hispanic | 5.58% | 5.1% | -8.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.55% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |