Explore the Family Name Minnie
The meaning of Minnie
1. Scottish: variant of Mennie. This surname is rare in Britain. 2. Americanized form of French Canadian Meny 2. History: Among the American bearers of the surname Minnie there are descendants of Claude Mesny from France (see Meny).
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How common is the last name Minnie in the United States?
The surname 'Minnie' has seen a slight decline in popularity in the United States, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the name ranked at 36,463 and fell to 41,234 by 2010, a decrease of 13.08%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 579 in 2000 to 528 in 2010, indicating an 8.81% fall. Similarly, the proportion of people with the surname 'Minnie' per 100k also saw a dip of 14.29%, going from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,463 | #41,234 | -13.08% |
| Count | 579 | 528 | -8.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.18 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Minnie
Looking at ethnic identity data based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname 'Minnie' identified as white, although there was a slight decrease from 86.18% in 2000 to 84.28% in 2010. There was no reported change in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic increased significantly from 4.49% in 2000 to 7.20% in 2010, marking a 60.36% increase. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black saw a minor decrease from 7.77% to 7.01%. The category of two or more races which had a 1.38% representation in 2000 was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.18% | 84.28% | -2.2% |
| Hispanic | 4.49% | 7.2% | 60.36% |
| Black | 7.77% | 7.01% | -9.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.38% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |