Explore the Family Name Mino
The meaning of Mino
1. Galician, Asturian-Leonese, and Spanish (Miño): habitational name from any of several places in Galicia, Asturias, and Soria called Miño, which take their name from the Miño river on which they stand. 2. Italian: from the personal name Mino, which is a short form of a name formed with the hypocoristic suffix -mino, such as Adimino, Giacomino, Guglielmino, etc. 3. Japanese: variously written, usually 三野 ‘three fields’, though the actual meaning may be 蓑 ‘straw raincoat’. Rare in Japan. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jorge, Mario, Carlos, Andres, Armondo, Cesar, Claudio, Cristobal, Efrain, Fidelia, Humberto, Jaime. Japanese Yoshiaki, Hiroshi, Kaoru, Takeshi, Toshiyuki, Yutaka.
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How common is the last name Mino in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mino has seen a slight fluctuation in its popularity within the United States. In 2000, Mino was ranked 23,300 in terms of commonality, rising to 23,817 by 2010, representing a decrease of 2.22%. However, the overall count of people with this last name increased from 1,020 to 1,061 during the same period, an increase of 4.02%. The proportion of individuals with the Mino surname per 100,000 people fell marginally from 0.38 to 0.36.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,300 | #23,817 | -2.22% |
| Count | 1,020 | 1,061 | 4.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.36 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mino
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mino, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts over a decade. As of 2000, the largest percentage of Minos identified as White (55.98%), followed by Hispanic (33.63%), and Asian/Pacific Islander (7.35%). By 2010, there was a notable rise in those identifying as Hispanic, up to 45.15%, while those identifying as White dropped to 46.47%. The percentage of Mino's identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also decreased to 6.13%, and a new category emerged with 1.32% of Mino's identifying as Black. No data was recorded for those identifying as two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.98% | 46.47% | -16.99% |
| Hispanic | 33.63% | 45.15% | 34.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.35% | 6.13% | -16.6% |
| Black | 0% | 1.32% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |