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

Mignault, 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 Mignault surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mignault in America

Mignault is the 99378th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mignault surname appeared 182 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 Mignault.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mignault 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 Mignault

The surname Mignault is of French origin, with its roots tracing back to the early medieval period in the northern regions of France. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "mignon," which means "darling" or "favorite." This term was commonly used as a nickname or descriptive term for someone who was well-liked or favored.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mignault can be found in the Livre des Bourgeois de Rouen, a medieval manuscript from the 14th century that listed the names of prominent citizens in the city of Rouen, Normandy. This suggests that the name had already established a presence in the northern regions of France during that time.

In the 15th century, there are records of a prominent French family named Mignault residing in the Île-de-France region, which includes the city of Paris. One notable member was Jean Mignault (1437-1504), a respected jurist and legal scholar who served as the president of the Parlement of Paris, one of the highest judicial bodies in the kingdom.

As the name spread across France, it also underwent various spelling variations, such as Mignot, Migneault, and Migneaux. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and scribal practices of the time.

In the 17th century, the surname Mignault gained recognition in the literary world with the birth of Pierre Mignault (1612-1695), a French playwright and poet who was a member of the Académie Française, the prestigious French institution dedicated to preserving the French language.

Another notable figure was Nicolas Mignault (1663-1727), a French architect and engineer who was instrumental in the construction of several notable buildings in Paris, including the Church of Saint-Roch and the Palais Bourbon, the current seat of the French National Assembly.

As the name spread beyond France's borders, it found its way to the New World, particularly in the French colonies of North America. One of the earliest recorded instances was Jacques Mignault, a French settler who arrived in Quebec, Canada, in the mid-17th century and established a family line that continues to this day.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Mignault has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, soldiers, and entrepreneurs. While not as widespread as some other French surnames, it has maintained a presence across generations, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of its origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mignault

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

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

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