2000
#144,908
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Minarcin
A surname suggesting an association with minor pursuits or occupations.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Minarcin. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Minarcin 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
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Minarcin in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Minarcin, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Minarcin
The surname MINARCIN has its origins traced back to the Italian region of Veneto, specifically the city of Verona. It is believed to have emerged during the 13th century, derived from the old Italian word "minare," which referred to the occupation of mining or quarrying. This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname were likely involved in mining activities or resided in areas known for mineral extraction.
The name MINARCIN has been recorded in various historical documents dating back to the late 13th and early 14th centuries. One notable reference is found in the archives of the city of Verona, where a certain Gianfranco MINARCIN is mentioned as a quarry worker in the year 1287. This is one of the earliest known instances of the surname being documented.
Over the centuries, the name has undergone slight variations in spelling, with forms such as MINARSIN, MINARCINI, and MINARÇIN appearing in various records. These changes were likely influenced by regional dialects and the evolution of the Italian language.
In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the MINARCIN surname was Lorenzo MINARCIN, a skilled stonemason who was commissioned to work on the construction of the Basilica di San Zeno in Verona. His craftsmanship can be seen in the intricate carvings and architectural details of the church.
Another prominent individual was Giulia MINARCIN, a renowned painter from the city of Vicenza, who lived during the late 16th century. Her works, which often depicted scenes from daily life and portraits, were widely celebrated and can still be found in several museums and private collections across Italy.
During the 17th century, the MINARCIN family expanded their reach beyond Veneto, with some members migrating to other parts of Italy and even to neighboring countries. One such individual was Matteo MINARCIN, a merchant who settled in the city of Lyon, France, in the early 1600s and established a successful trading business.
In the 19th century, a notable figure was Antonio MINARCIN, a lawyer and political activist from Verona who played a significant role in the Italian unification movement. He was a staunch supporter of the Risorgimento and worked tirelessly to promote the ideals of national unity and independence.
Another individual of note was Maria MINARCIN, a philanthropist and social reformer from the city of Venice, who lived during the late 19th century. She dedicated her life to improving the living conditions of impoverished families and establishing educational programs for underprivileged children.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Minarcin
Among Census respondents with the surname Minarcin, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Minarcin 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 Minarcin surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.4% · 104
- Hispanic or Latino6.1% · 7
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Minarcin
Minarcin 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
#140,157
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+14 bearers (+13.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 4,751 places
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
-4 bearers (-3.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,600 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #144,908 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #140,157 | 119 | 0.04 | +14 bearers (+13.3%) | Up 4,751 places |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.4%) | Down 5,600 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 Minarcin 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 | #140,157 | #145,757 | -4.0% |
| Count | 119 | 115 | -3.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Minarcin bearers went from 119 to 115 (-3.4% change). The surname moved down 5,600 positions in the national ranking, going from #140,157 to #145,757.
FAQ
Minarcin surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Minarcin?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Minarcin. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Minarcin?
Minarcin ranks #145,757 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 115 people with the surname Minarcin. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), 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 Minarcin.
Has Minarcin become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Minarcin went from 119 recorded bearers to 115. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #140,157 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Minarcin?
Among Census respondents with the surname Minarcin, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). 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 Minarcin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.4% (104 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Minarcin appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.4%), Hispanic (6.1%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). 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 Minarcin (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 Minarcin mean?
A surname suggesting an association with minor pursuits or occupations. 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 Minarcin (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 have the last name Minarcin?
See how common the surname Minarcin is on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.