Explore the Family Name Minx
The meaning of Minx
1. Probably an altered form of German Minks 2. 2. English (Middlesex): variant of Mings. This surname is rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Minx in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Minx experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Minx was ranked 70,906th most popular surname, but it dropped to the 75,317th position by 2010, marking a change of -6.22. The count of people bearing the surname Minx also dipped marginally from 257 in 2000 to 256 in 2010, demonstrating a change of -0.39. This translates to a proportion per 100k drop from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010, indicating a 10% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,906 | #75,317 | -6.22% |
| Count | 257 | 256 | -0.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Minx
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 5.06% of individuals with the surname Minx identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, however there were no individuals identifying as such in 2010. Similarly, there were no recorded instances of the surname amongst those identifying as two or more races, Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years. White individuals represented the largest proportion, increasing from 91.05% in 2000 to 92.97% in 2010. Interestingly, there were recorded instances of the surname amongst those identifying as Black in 2010, accounting for 3.52% of the total, whereas there were none in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.05% | 92.97% | 2.11% |
| Black | 0% | 3.52% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.06% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |