Explore the Family Name Minns
The meaning of Minns
English (mainly Norfolk): metronymic from a medieval female personal name, Minna (see Minett).
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How common is the last name Minns in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Minns' saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 31,924th in frequency but dropped to 32,632nd place by 2010 – a change of -2.22%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 683 in 2000 to 704 in 2010, marking an increase of 3.07%. This resulted in a slight decrease in the proportion per 100k people from 0.25 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,924 | #32,632 | -2.22% |
| Count | 683 | 704 | 3.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.24 | -4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Minns
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts among individuals with the surname 'Minns'. Whites made up the largest proportion in both years, increasing slightly from 64.71% in 2000 to 64.91% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black decreased from 30.45% to 29.26%, while those reporting as Hispanic emerged at 2.84% in 2010 after not being represented in 2000. The group that identifies as two or more ethnicities saw a slight increase from 2.64% to 2.70%. Data for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either suppressed for privacy or remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.71% | 64.91% | 0.31% |
| Black | 30.45% | 29.26% | -3.91% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.84% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.64% | 2.7% | 2.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.88% | 0% | 0% |