Explore the Family Name Minnix
The meaning of Minnix
Perhaps an altered form of Irish Mannix.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Minnix in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Minnix has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Minnix ranked 23,283 and by 2010, it dropped to rank 27,869, marking a decline of approximately 19.7%. The total count for the name also decreased from 1,021 to 861 during this period, representing a 15.67% reduction. The proportion of people named Minnix per 100,000 also declined by 23.68%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,283 | #27,869 | -19.7% |
| Count | 1,021 | 861 | -15.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.29 | -23.68% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Minnix
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the Minnix surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows changes over the course of the decade from 2000 to 2010. The majority of the individuals with the Minnix surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 92.26% to 90.48%. The number of individuals identifying as Black also dropped by 11.59%, from 5.78% to 5.11%. However, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, which increased from 0.59% to 2.56%, representing a 333.90% increase. There was also an uptick in individuals identifying as belonging to two or more ethnicities, rising from 0.88% to 1.63%. No individuals with the Minnix surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.26% | 90.48% | -1.93% |
| Black | 5.78% | 5.11% | -11.59% |
| Hispanic | 0.59% | 2.56% | 333.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.88% | 1.63% | 85.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |