2000
#134,037
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Minamyer
A German surname derived from the town name Münnerstadt.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Minamyer. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Minamyer surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Minamyer in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Minamyer, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.2%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Minamyer
The surname MINAMYER is believed to have originated in Germany, dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the German word "minamyer," which means "one who lives by a mine or mineshaft." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name were likely miners or lived in close proximity to mining operations.
Historical records indicate that the name MINAMYER first appeared in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, located in the Franconian region of Bavaria, Germany. The earliest known reference to the name can be found in the town's church records from the late 1500s, where a family with the surname MINAMYER is mentioned.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name MINAMYER was Hans MINAMYER, born in Rothenburg ob der Tauber in 1578. He was a miner by trade and is believed to be one of the first to bear this surname.
In the 17th century, the name MINAMYER began to spread beyond the Franconian region as families migrated to other parts of Germany and neighboring countries. For instance, Johann MINAMYER, born in 1635 in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, later settled in the town of Schwäbisch Gmünd in the state of Baden-Württemberg.
Variations of the spelling also emerged during this period, including MINAMEYER, MINAMAIR, and MINAMAIR. These alternative spellings can be found in various historical documents and records from different regions of Germany and neighboring areas.
One notable individual with the surname MINAMYER was Friedrich MINAMYER, born in 1712 in the town of Heidenheim an der Brenz, located in the modern-day state of Baden-Württemberg. Friedrich was a respected metalsmith and is mentioned in several guild records from the early 18th century.
Another historically significant figure was Katharina MINAMYER, born in 1768 in the town of Winnenden, near Stuttgart. Katharina was a midwife and is recognized in local historical accounts for her dedication to helping mothers and newborns in her community.
In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, some individuals with the surname MINAMYER migrated to other parts of Europe and even to the United States. For example, Johann Georg MINAMYER, born in 1785 in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, is recorded as having immigrated to Pennsylvania in the early 1800s.
Overall, the surname MINAMYER has a rich history rooted in the mining communities of 16th century Germany, particularly in the Franconian region. While the name has evolved over time and spread to different parts of the world, its origins can be traced back to the earliest known bearers of this name in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Minamyer
Among Census respondents with the surname Minamyer, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.2%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Minamyer bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Minamyer surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.2% · 99
- Hispanic or Latino7.2% · 8
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Minamyer
Minamyer appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#144,141
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
-1 bearers (-0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,104 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-4 bearers (-3.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,524 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,037 | 116 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #144,141 | 115 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.9%) | Down 10,104 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.5%) | Down 4,524 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Minamyer surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #144,141 | #148,665 | -3.1% |
| Count | 115 | 111 | -3.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Minamyer bearers went from 115 to 111 (-3.5% change). The surname moved down 4,524 positions in the national ranking, going from #144,141 to #148,665.
FAQ
Minamyer surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Minamyer?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Minamyer. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Minamyer?
Minamyer ranks #148,665 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 111 people with the surname Minamyer. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Minamyer.
Has Minamyer become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Minamyer went from 115 recorded bearers to 111. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #144,141 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Minamyer?
Among Census respondents with the surname Minamyer, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.2%) and Two or More Races (1.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Minamyer in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.2% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Minamyer appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.2%), Hispanic (7.2%), Two or More Races (1.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Minamyer (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Minamyer mean?
A German surname derived from the town name Münnerstadt. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Minamyer (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Minamyer?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.