Explore the Family Name Minniear
The meaning of Minniear
Variant of Minear 1, a surname of German (ultimately French) origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Minniear in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Minniear has shown an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 34,259 out of all surnames, but by 2010, it had moved up to rank 33,772. This represents a 1.42% rise in ranking. The total count of individuals with this surname also increased from 626 in 2000 to 674 in 2010, reflecting a 7.67% growth. Despite these changes, the proportion of the surname Minniear per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,259 | #33,772 | 1.42% |
| Count | 626 | 674 | 7.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Minniear
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Minniear identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a small decrease in this group from 95.37% to 94.07%. The percentage of individuals identifying as having two or more ethnic identities saw a significant increase from 1.44% in 2000 to 2.97% in 2010. There was also a slight decline in those identifying as Hispanic, dropping from 1.76% to 1.63%. No individuals with the surname Minniear identified as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.37% | 94.07% | -1.36% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 2.97% | 106.25% |
| Hispanic | 1.76% | 1.63% | -7.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |