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

Mignott, 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 Mignott surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mignott in America

Mignott is the 70403rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mignott surname appeared 278 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 Mignott.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mignott 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 Mignott

The surname MIGNOTT has its origins in France, dating back to the medieval period. The name is believed to have derived from the Old French word "mignon," which means "delicate" or "dainty." It was likely used as a descriptive nickname for someone who was small or slender.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname MIGNOTT can be found in the Livre des Métiers, a medieval French manuscript from the 13th century. The document mentions a "Jean Mignott," a tailor residing in Paris during that time.

In the 14th century, the MIGNOTT name appeared in various records across northern France, particularly in the regions of Normandy and Picardy. Some variations in spelling included "Mignot," "Mignault," and "Mignaud."

During the Renaissance period, the MIGNOTT surname gained prominence with the poet and satirist Etienne Mignott (1498-1572), who was known for his biting critiques of the French aristocracy. His works, such as "Les Folies de la Cour," provided a unique glimpse into the court life of the time.

Another notable figure with the MIGNOTT surname was Jacques Mignott (1623-1684), a French architect and engineer who worked on several significant projects, including the construction of the Château de Versailles under the reign of Louis XIV.

In the 18th century, the MIGNOTT name was associated with the French Revolution. Marie-Jeanne Mignott (1756-1793) was a revolutionary activist who actively participated in the women's march on Versailles in 1789. She was later executed during the Reign of Terror.

As the MIGNOTT surname spread across Europe, it also found its way to other regions. In the 19th century, there are records of a German artist named Wilhelm Mignott (1819-1892), whose landscapes and portraits were widely acclaimed during his lifetime.

While the MIGNOTT surname has French origins, it has been adopted by families in various parts of the world over the centuries, reflecting the global migration patterns and cultural exchanges that have shaped human history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mignott

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

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

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