Explore the Family Name Minichiello

The meaning of Minichiello

Italian: from a pet form of Minico, a short form of the personal name Domenico (see Dominick). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Antonio, Luigi, Modestino, Orazio, Rocco, Salvatore, Vittorio.

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How common is the last name Minichiello in the United States?

Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Minichiello has increased over time. In 2000, the name was ranked at 41,320 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had risen to a rank of 38,389, marking a 7.09% increase. The number of individuals with this surname also grew, from 497 in 2000 to 577 in 2010, which represents a 16.1% rise. Additionally, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people increased by 11.11%, from 0.18 to 0.2.

20002010Change
Rank#41,320#38,3897.09%
Count49757716.1%
Proportion per 100k0.180.211.11%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Minichiello

The ethnic identity associated with the surname Minichiello, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, is largely White, with 96.38% in 2000 and a slightly reduced percentage of 95.84% in 2010. There was a noteworthy increase in the Hispanic community bearing this name, with an increase from 1.01% in 2000 to 2.60% in 2010 - a change of 157.43%. The proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races decreased, from 1.61% in 2000 to 1.21% in 2010. Meanwhile, no individuals with the surname were identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.

20002010Change
White96.38%95.84%-0.56%
Hispanic1.01%2.6%157.43%
Two or More Races1.61%1.21%-24.84%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%