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

Minasi, 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 Minasi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Minasi in America

Minasi is the 116829th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Minasi surname appeared 149 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 Minasi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Minasi 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 Minasi

The surname "MINASI" is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the regions of Lombardy and Veneto, where it was initially associated with the occupational name "minatore," which translates to "miner" or "quarryman."

During the Middle Ages, mining and quarrying were prominent industries in these regions, and it was common for individuals to adopt surnames based on their professions. The surname "MINASI" likely emerged as a variation of "minatore," reflecting the occupation of the family's ancestors.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "MINASI" can be found in the historic records of the city of Verona, dating back to the 14th century. These records mention a certain Giovanni Minasi, a respected member of the local mining community.

In the 15th century, the name "MINASI" appeared in a manuscript documenting the genealogy of noble families in the Venetian Republic. This manuscript mentions a Giacomo Minasi, who was a prominent figure in the city of Vicenza.

Over the centuries, the surname "MINASI" has been associated with several notable individuals. One such figure was Antonio Minasi (1540-1618), a renowned architect and sculptor who contributed to the design of several churches and palaces in the Veneto region.

Another notable bearer of the name was Girolamo Minasi (1670-1732), a Jesuit priest and scholar who authored several treatises on theology and philosophy. His works were widely studied in academic circles across Europe.

In the 18th century, the surname "MINASI" gained recognition through the exploits of Carlo Minasi (1720-1789), a celebrated military officer who served in the Venetian army. He played a crucial role in the defense of the Venetian territories during the wars against the Ottoman Empire.

The 19th century saw the rise of Pietro Minasi (1815-1892), a prominent lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Italian parliament. He was instrumental in the drafting of several legal reforms that shaped the modern Italian legal system.

Throughout its history, the surname "MINASI" has maintained a presence in various regions of Italy, with notable concentrations in the cities of Verona, Vicenza, and Venice. While the name has evolved over time, its connection to the mining and quarrying professions remains a significant part of its heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Minasi

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

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

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