Find out how popular the last name Menkhaus is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Menkhaus.

Menkhaus, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Menkhaus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Menkhaus in America

Menkhaus is the 89403rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Menkhaus surname appeared 207 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Menkhaus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Menkhaus to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Menkhaus

The surname Menkhaus is believed to have originated in Germany, likely during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Low German words "menk," meaning "servant," and "hus," meaning "house." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked or lived in a household as a servant.

The earliest known recorded instances of the name Menkhaus date back to the 16th century in various German regional records and church documents. One notable early bearer of the name was Johann Menkhaus, a merchant who lived in the city of Bremen in the late 1500s.

Throughout the centuries, the Menkhaus name has been found in various regions of Germany, including Lower Saxony, Westphalia, and the Rhineland. Some variations in spelling have included Menkhausen, Menkhuis, and Menkhuysen, reflecting regional linguistic differences.

While the Menkhaus surname is not among the most common German names, it has been borne by several notable individuals throughout history. One such person was Heinrich Menkhaus (1815-1879), a German architect and builder who was responsible for the construction of several prominent buildings in the city of Hamburg.

Another individual of note was Wilhelm Menkhaus (1867-1945), a German politician and member of the Reichstag (the parliament of the German Empire) in the early 20th century. He represented the German Center Party and was known for his advocacy of social welfare policies.

In the field of literature, the name Menkhaus is associated with the German author and poet Karl Menkhaus (1893-1958), who wrote several works exploring themes of nature and rural life in his native Westphalia region.

A more recent figure bearing the Menkhaus surname was Gerhard Menkhaus (1930-2020), a German businessman and entrepreneur who founded a successful construction company and was also active in local politics and philanthropic endeavors.

While not a widespread surname, Menkhaus has had a long and varied history in Germany, reflecting the country's diverse regional cultures and traditions. From its humble servant origins to its association with notable figures in various fields, the name has left its mark on the tapestry of German history and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Menkhaus

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Menkhaus.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Menkhaus was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Menkhaus has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Menkhaus was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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