Explore the Family Name Minjares
The meaning of Minjares
Hispanic (mainly Mexico): variant of Minjárez (see Minjarez). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Raul, Alfredo, Eloy, Gerardo, Juanita, Agustina, Alfonso, Alonzo, Amador, Amalia, Andres.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Minjares in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Minjares has grown moderately in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Minjares was ranked 21694th in frequency of use and increased its rank to 20047th by 2010, representing a 7.59% change. The actual count of people with this surname also rose during this period from 1119 to 1334, marking an increase of 19.21%. Additionally, the proportion of individuals named Minjares per 100,000 people in the population grew by 9.76%, moving from 0.41 in 2000 to 0.45 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,694 | #20,047 | 7.59% |
| Count | 1,119 | 1,334 | 19.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.45 | 9.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Minjares
When examining the ethnic identity tied to the surname Minjares, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals interesting trends between 2000 and 2010. Predominantly, those with the last name Minjares identify as Hispanic, accounting for 88.47% in 2000 and increasing to 90.63% in 2010. This represents a change of 2.44%. There was also a notable increase among those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, from 0.63% to 1.12%, a 77.78% change. However, the percentage of people with the surname Minjares who identify as white decreased by 15.35%, falling from 9.12% to 7.72%. Meanwhile, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year, and those identifying as two or more races dropped to zero in 2010 after accounting for 1.07% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 88.47% | 90.63% | 2.44% |
| White | 9.12% | 7.72% | -15.35% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.63% | 1.12% | 77.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.07% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |