Explore the Family Name Mnich
The meaning of Mnich
Polish; Slovak and Rusyn (from Slovakia) (also Mních): nickname for someone of monkish habits or appearance, or a metonymic occupational name for someone in the service of a monastery, from Polish mnich, Slovak mních ‘monk’.
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How common is the last name Mnich in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mnich experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mnich was ranked as the 74,398th most popular surname, but that rank fell to 80,419 by 2010, a drop of 8.09% over the decade. The total count of people with the Mnich surname also dropped from 242 to 236, a change of -2.48%. The proportion of the population with the Mnich surname per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.09 to 0.08, reflecting an 11.11% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,398 | #80,419 | -8.09% |
| Count | 242 | 236 | -2.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mnich
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Mnich, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, with 99.17% in 2000 and 98.31% in 2010, representing a minor decrease of 0.87%. No significant prevalence of the Mnich surname could be found within the populations of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. Keep in mind that some data may have been suppressed for privacy concerns.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.17% | 98.31% | -0.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |