Explore the Family Name Minkel
The meaning of Minkel
Jewish (Ashkenazic): from the female personal name Minkl, apet form of Mine (see Mindel).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Minkel in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Minkel has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 39,499th in terms of popular surnames, but by 2010, it had slipped to 51,941st, marking a drop of 31.5%. The total count of individuals with this surname also declined from 524 to 400 during this period, a decrease of almost 24%. Likewise, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 population fell from 0.19 to 0.14, indicating a decline of 26.32%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,499 | #51,941 | -31.5% |
| Count | 524 | 400 | -23.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.14 | -26.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Minkel
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Minkel, the Decennial U.S. Census data highlights that the majority of individuals identifying as Minkel are white with the percentage at 94.66% in 2000 and slightly falling to 94% in 2010. Notably, there has been a significant increase in those identifying as belonging to two or more ethnicities, rising from 0.95% to 2.25% over the same decade. The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic showed a slight increase too, going from 1.72% to 1.75%. Meanwhile, the share of American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped from 2.10% to 1.25%. No Minkels identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.66% | 94% | -0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.95% | 2.25% | 136.84% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 1.75% | 1.74% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.1% | 1.25% | -40.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |