Explore the Family Name Minges
The meaning of Minges
1. Altered form of Scottish Menzies, reflecting the traditional Scottish pronunciation of that name. 2. German: variant of Menges 1 or 2. Some characteristic forenames: German Gunter, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Minges in the United States?
The surname Minges has seen a slight decrease in popularity in the United States according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 33,830th most common, but by 2010, it had dropped to 36,788th, a change of -8.74 percent. The number of people with this surname also decreased during this time period, going from 635 in 2000 to 607 in 2010, a reduction of -4.41 percent. Its proportion per 100,000 people also declined by -12.5 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,830 | #36,788 | -8.74% |
| Count | 635 | 607 | -4.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.21 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Minges
When it comes to ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the Minges surname identify as White, making up 97.17 percent in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 96.71 percent in 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The second largest ethnic identity group is Hispanic, which increased by 27.46 percent, from 1.42 percent in 2000 to 1.81 percent in 2010. A small percentage (0.82 percent in 2010, up from 0.79 percent in 2000) identifies as having two or more races. There were no reported instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.17% | 96.71% | -0.47% |
| Hispanic | 1.42% | 1.81% | 27.46% |
| Two or More Races | 0.79% | 0.82% | 3.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |