Explore the Family Name Minks
The meaning of Minks
1. Altered form of Polish and Jewish Minkus. 2. German: variant of Mink. 3. English (mainly southeastern): variant of Mings.
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How common is the last name Minks in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Minks" has experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 16,128th most common surname, with approximately 1,649 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, however, it had slipped to the 17,337th position, even though the count barely changed, dropping slightly to 1,630. This represents a decrease of 7.5 in rank and a minor decline of 1.15 percent in the number of people with this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,128 | #17,337 | -7.5% |
| Count | 1,649 | 1,630 | -1.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.61 | 0.55 | -9.84% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Minks
Looking at the ethnicity distribution of the surname "Minks" based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, it is evident that there have been some changes over the decade. The percentage of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.36 in 2000 to 0.67 in 2010, showing an impressive 86.11 percent increase. Those identifying as belonging to two or more races also saw a significant jump, from 0.42 to 1.53, indicating a huge 264.29 percent rise. Individuals identifying as White remained the majority, albeit with a slight decrease from 94.48 to 93.31. There was a sizeable increase among those identifying as Hispanic, with the percentage rising from 1.52 to 2.27. Meanwhile, the proportion of people identifying as Black dropped by half, from 1.76 to 0.86, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also decreased slightly from 1.46 to 1.35.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.48% | 93.31% | -1.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.52% | 2.27% | 49.34% |
| Two or More Races | 0.42% | 1.53% | 264.29% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.46% | 1.35% | -7.53% |
| Black | 1.76% | 0.86% | -51.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.36% | 0.67% | 86.11% |