Explore the Family Name Minkley
The meaning of Minkley
1. English (East Midlands): perhaps a variant of Manley with intrusive -k-. 2. Possibly also an Americanized form of German Minkler. Some characteristic forenames: German Arno.
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How common is the last name Minkley in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Minkley has seen a small decrease in the years 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Minkley was ranked 101,157 in terms of popularity but had dropped to 118,853 by 2010, a decline of 17.49%. The number of people bearing this surname also decreased during this period, falling from 165 in 2000 to 146 in 2010, representing an 11.52% drop. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals with the Minkley surname per 100,000 people also declined by 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #101,157 | #118,853 | -17.49% |
| Count | 165 | 146 | -11.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Minkley
With regard to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that almost all individuals with the Minkley surname identify as White. In 2000, 96.36% identified as such, and while there was a slight decrease by 2010 to 95.21%, it remains the dominant ethnicity. There was no change in the percentage of people who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native which remained at 0.00% in both years. However, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic showed growth, rising from 0% in 2000 to 3.42% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.36% | 95.21% | -1.19% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.42% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |