Explore the Family Name Minkin
The meaning of Minkin
Jewish (from Belarus): from the Yiddish personal name Minke, a pet form of Mine (see Mindel). It is formed with the Slavic possessive suffix -in. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hyman, Isaak, Meyer. Russian Leonid, Yury, Boris.
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How common is the last name Minkin in the United States?
The surname Minkin, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a decline in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the rank of the surname was 37,835, but by 2010 it had decreased to 43,438, representing a change of -14.81%. The count of individuals with the surname also fell from 552 in 2000 to 497 in 2010, marking a decrease of about 9.96%. Moreover, the proportion of people named Minkin per 100,000 residents dropped by 15%, from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,835 | #43,438 | -14.81% |
| Count | 552 | 497 | -9.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.17 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Minkin
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Minkin, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that there were some noticeable shifts between 2000 and 2010. A majority of Minkins identified as White, with 96.38% in 2000 and 94.77% in 2010, although there was a slight decline of 1.67%. Interestingly, the percentage of Minkins identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 66.06%, growing from 1.09% in 2000 to 1.81% in 2010. In 2010, a new category appeared, with 1.41% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, where there was no representation in 2000. The proportion of those claiming two or more races slightly decreased by 2.76%, from 1.45% to 1.41%. There was no recorded change for Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native identifications.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.38% | 94.77% | -1.67% |
| Hispanic | 1.09% | 1.81% | 66.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.41% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.45% | 1.41% | -2.76% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |