Explore the Family Name Minshew
The meaning of Minshew
English: variant of Minshall. Compare Minchew.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Minshew in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Minshew experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 21,666 in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it had dropped to 22,721, indicating a decrease of about 4.87 percent. Despite this, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 1,121 in 2000 to 1,128 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 0.62 percent. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, the number fell slightly from 0.42 in 2000 to 0.38 in 2010, demonstrating a decline of roughly 9.52 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,666 | #22,721 | -4.87% |
| Count | 1,121 | 1,128 | 0.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.38 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Minshew
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that there were some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Minshew between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname were identified as White, with a percentage of 95.99 in 2000 dropping slightly to 94.77 in 2010. This group saw a minor decrease of approximately 1.27 percent. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also decreased by 18.52 percent from 0.54 in 2000 to 0.44 in 2010. There was an increase in the number of individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races (from 1.07 percent in 2000 to 1.42 percent in 2010, a rise of 32.71 percent) and those who identified as Hispanic (from 1.87 percent in 2000 to 2.75 percent in 2010, an increase of 47.06 percent). There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.99% | 94.77% | -1.27% |
| Hispanic | 1.87% | 2.75% | 47.06% |
| Two or More Races | 1.07% | 1.42% | 32.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.54% | 0.44% | -18.52% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |