Explore the Family Name Minix
The meaning of Minix
Perhaps an altered form of Irish Mannix.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Minix in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Minix has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname Minix ranked 13,249 but climbed to 12,204 by 2010, marking a 7.89% increase. The count of individuals bearing the surname also increased from 2,112 to 2,552 during this period, representing a growth of 20.83%. Similarly, the proportion of people with the Minix surname for every 100,000 individuals rose by 11.54%, from 0.78 in 2000 to 0.87 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,249 | #12,204 | 7.89% |
| Count | 2,112 | 2,552 | 20.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.78 | 0.87 | 11.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Minix
The ethnicity distribution of those bearing the surname Minix also underwent changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. While the majority identify as White (with a decrease from 79.31% in 2000 to 77.27% in 2010), there were significant increases in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, growing by 404.17% and 142.11% respectively. Those identifying as two or more races saw a modest increase from 1.56% to 1.68%. The percentage of Black individuals with the surname Minix remained relatively stable at around 17%, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased slightly from 0.95% to 0.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.31% | 77.27% | -2.57% |
| Black | 17.19% | 17.32% | 0.76% |
| Hispanic | 0.76% | 1.84% | 142.11% |
| Two or More Races | 1.56% | 1.68% | 7.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.24% | 1.21% | 404.17% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.95% | 0.67% | -29.47% |