Explore the Family Name Minnig
The meaning of Minnig
German: variant of Minnich. Some characteristic forenames: German Hansi, Merwin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Minnig in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Minnig experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the surname ranked 58,257th in popularity with a count of 326 occurrences. However, by 2010, it had dropped to rank 72,105 and the count fell to 270, indicating a decrease of 23.77% in rank and 17.18% in count. The proportion of occurrences per 100k people also declined by 25%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,257 | #72,105 | -23.77% |
| Count | 326 | 270 | -17.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.09 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Minnig
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of people with the surname Minnig identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease of 1.25% in this representation over the decade. In 2000, 96.01% of individuals with this surname identified as White, falling slightly to 94.81% in 2010. Notably, the Hispanic representation within this surname group increased significantly from 1.84% to 3.33% over the same period, an upwards change of 80.98%. No individuals with the surname Minnig identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.01% | 94.81% | -1.25% |
| Hispanic | 1.84% | 3.33% | 80.98% |
| 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% |