Explore the Family Name Minson
The meaning of Minson
English (mainly Somerset): variant of Minchin.
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How common is the last name Minson in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Minson has slightly declined in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Minson ranked 23,428 in popularity and dropped to rank 23,604 in 2010, representing a 0.75% decrease. Despite this drop in rank, the actual number of people with the Minson surname increased by 6.23%, from 1,012 in 2000 to 1,075 in 2010. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of 5.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,428 | #23,604 | -0.75% |
| Count | 1,012 | 1,075 | 6.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.36 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Minson
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Minson. Between 2000 and 2010, there were some significant shifts. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by 20.34% and 37.12% respectively. Those who identified as Black also saw a slight decrease of 4.86%. On the other hand, those identifying as Hispanic more than doubled, increasing by 155.96%. There was also a significant increase in the percentage of individuals claiming two or more races, which rose by 103.93%. Meanwhile, the majority of individuals with the Minson surname identified as White, although this group saw a slight decrease of 2.08%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.6% | 81.86% | -2.08% |
| Black | 9.68% | 9.21% | -4.86% |
| Two or More Races | 1.78% | 3.63% | 103.93% |
| Hispanic | 1.09% | 2.79% | 155.96% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.26% | 2.05% | -37.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.59% | 0.47% | -20.34% |