Explore the Family Name Minett
The meaning of Minett
1. English (of Norman origin): from Old French mignot, Anglo-Norman French minot, mignot, minnot ‘elegant, gracious, kind, courteous’. Compare French Mignot. 2. Altered form of French Minet. Compare Minette.
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How common is the last name Minett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Minett in the United States has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name dropped from 53,191 in 2000 to 57,234 in 2010, a percentage decrease of 7.6%. In terms of absolute numbers, there was a modest drop in count from 365 to 356 people carrying the Minett surname during this period, representing a decline of 2.47%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 population also fell by 14.29% from 0.14 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,191 | #57,234 | -7.6% |
| Count | 365 | 356 | -2.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Minett
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the Minett surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname are White, with an increase from 88.49% in 2000 to 90.17% in 2010. While no Minetts identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, those identifying as having two or more races or Hispanic appeared in 2010, each constituting 1.4% of the Minetts. There was a significant decrease in the percentage of Black Minetts, falling by 25.44% from 9.04% in 2000 to 6.74% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.49% | 90.17% | 1.9% |
| Black | 9.04% | 6.74% | -25.44% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.4% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.4% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |