Explore the Family Name Minot
The meaning of Minot
1. French: variant of Mineau 1. 2. French: possibly also from a pet form of a masculine personal name ending in -min, such as Jacquemin or Guillemin. Compare Minet. 3. English: variant of Minett. This surname is rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Minot in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Minot has shown a decline between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 46,944th in 2000, it dropped to 54,752nd in 2010, representing a decrease of 16.63 percent. The count of people bearing this surname also fell from 426 to 376 during the same period, marking an 11.74 percent reduction. This led to a decrease in the proportion per 100,000 people from 0.16 to 0.13, a drop of 18.75 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,944 | #54,752 | -16.63% |
| Count | 426 | 376 | -11.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Minot
The Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Minot. In 2000, the majority (87.09 percent) identified as White, followed by those identifying as Black (6.10 percent), American Indian and Alaskan Native (1.88 percent), and those of two or more races (3.52 percent). By 2010, while the White representation remained the highest at 85.64 percent, all other categories saw slight decreases, with the exception of Hispanic and Asian/Pacific Islander categories, which were introduced for the first time. Hispanic representation stood at 2.13 percent, and Asian/Pacific Islander at 1.33 percent in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.09% | 85.64% | -1.66% |
| Black | 6.1% | 5.85% | -4.1% |
| Two or More Races | 3.52% | 3.46% | -1.7% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.13% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.88% | 1.6% | -14.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.33% | 0% |