Explore the Family Name Minich
The meaning of Minich
1. German, Slovak, Czech, and Polish: nickname from Middle High German münich ‘monk’ (see Minnich 1). Compare Minick 1 and 2. 2. Polish: derivative of a short form of Old Polish compound names such as Minigniew, based on minąć ‘to pass’. 3. Americanized form of Croatian Minić: patronymic from a shortened form of the old personal name Dmine, which is from Dominik, Late Latin Dominicus (see Dominick). Compare Minick 6 and Minnich 3.
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How common is the last name Minich in the United States?
The surname Minich has seen a slight increase in its popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data based on the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the surname was ranked 15,391 and by 2010, it had risen slightly to a rank of 15,120 – an uptick of 1.76%. The total count of people with the last name Minich also increased from 1,750 in 2000 to 1,951 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 11.49%. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also saw a modest rise from 0.65 to 0.66.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,391 | #15,120 | 1.76% |
| Count | 1,750 | 1,951 | 11.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.65 | 0.66 | 1.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Minich
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Minich. The majority of individuals carrying this surname identify as White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 97.31% in 2000 to 95.69% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010 there were small percentages (0.51% and 0.26%, respectively) who did. Those identifying as Hispanic and Black also saw increases, rising from 1.20% to 1.90% and 0.46% to 0.67%, respectively. The data also revealed that there was a significant increase, about 90.20%, in individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.31% | 95.69% | -1.66% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 1.9% | 58.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0.51% | 0.97% | 90.2% |
| Black | 0.46% | 0.67% | 45.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.51% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.26% | 0% |