Explore the Family Name Minyard
The meaning of Minyard
Possibly English: unexplained. Compare Miniard.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Minyard in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Minyard witnessed a minor shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. While the total count of individuals with this surname rose by 7.32% from 2,308 to 2,477, it's rank among popular surnames fell slightly from 12,347th to 12,514th. This indicates a relatively stable prevalence of the surname across the US population, with its proportion per 100,000 people decreasing marginally by 2.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,347 | #12,514 | -1.35% |
| Count | 2,308 | 2,477 | 7.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.86 | 0.84 | -2.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Minyard
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some interesting shifts for the surname Minyard from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw the most significant increase, surging by 83.82%. There was also a slight growth in the percentage of people with this surname who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black, by 12.82% and 4.69% respectively. However, the percentage of people identifying as White and American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by 1.27% and 37.19% respectively. Those identifying with two or more races also saw a small drop by 5.58%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88% | 86.88% | -1.27% |
| Black | 4.9% | 5.13% | 4.69% |
| Hispanic | 2.04% | 3.75% | 83.82% |
| Two or More Races | 2.69% | 2.54% | -5.58% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.99% | 1.25% | -37.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.39% | 0.44% | 12.82% |