Explore the Family Name Minten
The meaning of Minten
1. North German and Dutch: patronymic from a variant of the personal name Mente. 2. English (Warwickshire): variant of Minton. This surname is rare in Britain. Some characteristic forenames: German Johann, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Minten in the United States?
The surname Minten, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 51,024th most popular surname and then fell to the 62,714th spot in 2010, marking a 22.91% drop in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also declined during this decade, dropping by 16.93% from 384 to 319 people. Consequently, the proportion of the Minten surname per 100k population also decreased by 21.43%, from 0.14 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,024 | #62,714 | -22.91% |
| Count | 384 | 319 | -16.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Minten
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census also provides an interesting perspective on the changes within the Minten surname bearers. While there were no reported instances of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities, some notable shifts occurred among other groups. The White population represented the majority of Mintens, although their percentage decreased slightly from 92.71% in 2000 to 89.66% in 2010. The population identifying as Two or more races saw a positive increase of 20.51%, climbing from 1.56% to 1.88% over the decade. Notably, the Hispanic population experienced the most significant growth, more than doubling from 2.86% to 5.96%. Conversely, the Black population declined by 32.91%, from 2.34% down to 1.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.71% | 89.66% | -3.29% |
| Hispanic | 2.86% | 5.96% | 108.39% |
| Two or More Races | 1.56% | 1.88% | 20.51% |
| Black | 2.34% | 1.57% | -32.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |