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

Mennes, 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 Mennes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mennes in America

Mennes is the 114424th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mennes surname appeared 153 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 Mennes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mennes 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 Mennes

The surname MENNES is believed to have originated in the Netherlands, where it first appeared in historical records during the 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old Dutch word "menne," which meant "man" or "person." This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a nickname or descriptive name for an individual.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MENNES surname can be found in a document from the Dutch city of Dordrecht, dated 1275. In this record, a person named Jan Mennes is mentioned as a witness to a land transaction. The name also appears in other medieval Dutch records from cities like Amsterdam and Rotterdam, indicating its widespread use across the region.

In the 15th century, there are references to a family called MENNES residing in the town of Edam, located in the province of North Holland. This family was involved in the local fishing industry and held notable positions within the community. One member, Pieter MENNES (1420-1487), served as a magistrate and played a role in resolving disputes among the town's fishermen.

As the MENNES surname spread across Europe, it underwent various spelling variations, such as MENNIS, MENNIES, and MENNESSE. These variations can be found in historical records from countries like Germany and Belgium, where Dutch immigrants settled and established new communities.

Notable individuals with the MENNES surname include:

1. Jacob MENNES (1572-1624), a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his still-life compositions and genre scenes.
2. Adriaen MENNES (1602-1670), a Dutch landscape painter and engraver who worked in the Baroque style.
3. Willem MENNES (1618-1692), a Dutch poet and satirist who wrote works critiquing the political and social climate of his time.
4. Johann MENNES (1785-1858), a German inventor and engineer who developed early designs for a steam-powered vehicle.
5. Pieter MENNES (1907-1982), a Dutch sculptor and ceramist known for his modernist works and contributions to the Art Nouveau movement.

While the MENNES surname may have originated as a descriptive name or nickname, it eventually became an established family name passed down through generations. Its presence in historical records across various regions of Europe reflects the migration patterns and cultural influences of the Dutch people throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mennes

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

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 Mennes 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 Mennes 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 Mennes was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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