Explore the Family Name Minetti
The meaning of Minetti
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Minetto, a pet form of the personal name Mino (see Minelli). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Angelo, Antonio, Dario, Guido, Rino.
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How common is the last name Minetti in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Minetti saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 43,798 in popularity with a count of 464, or 0.17 per 100k, but by 2010 its rank had dropped to 47,966 with a count of 441, or 0.15 per 100k. This represents a change of -9.52 in rank and -4.96 in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,798 | #47,966 | -9.52% |
| Count | 464 | 441 | -4.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Minetti
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Minetti has also seen some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of people with this surname identified as White, although the percentage decreased from 94.40 in 2000 to 90.93 in 2010. There was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 4.09 in 2000 to 7.26 in 2010. A small percentage (1.13) began identifying as having two or more races in 2010, which was not recorded in 2000. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.4% | 90.93% | -3.68% |
| Hispanic | 4.09% | 7.26% | 77.51% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.13% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |