2000
#103,706
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 160
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.06
Very Rare Last name
Minatra
From manat (Catalan, Occitan words for coin), referring to someone dealing with coins or money.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Minatra. That puts it at #147,221 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,636,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Minatra 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
130
1 in 2,636,572
Census rank
#147,221
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
113
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 113 bearers of the surname Minatra in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147221st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Minatra, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Minatra
The surname Minatra has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the medieval period around the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "minatore," which means "miner" or "quarry worker." This suggests that the name likely originated in areas with significant mining or quarrying activities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Minatra can be found in the archives of the city of Genoa, dating back to the mid-13th century. The document mentions a certain Pietro Minatra, a stonemason and quarry worker who resided in the city's outskirts.
In the 14th century, records from the town of Prato, near Florence, indicate the presence of a family with the name Minatra. They were involved in the local wool trade and were considered among the town's more prosperous merchants.
During the Renaissance period, the name Minatra gained some prominence in the city of Milan. In 1492, a certain Giovanni Minatra was commissioned to create sculptures for the city's iconic Duomo cathedral. His works were praised for their intricate details and skilled craftsmanship.
One of the most notable figures bearing the surname Minatra was Domenico Minatra, a 16th-century painter from Naples. He is best known for his frescoes adorning the walls of several churches in the region. His works, depicting religious scenes and classical mythology, were highly regarded during his lifetime (1520-1592).
In the 18th century, the Minatra name appeared in the records of the Venetian Republic. Antonio Minatra (1705-1784) was a respected architect who designed several notable buildings in Venice, including the Palazzo Grimani and the Chiesa di San Vio.
Another prominent individual with the surname Minatra was Giuseppe Minatra (1807-1878), a celebrated sculptor from the city of Palermo, Sicily. His works, often depicting historical figures and allegorical scenes, can be found in various museums and public spaces across Italy.
The name Minatra has also been associated with various place names and older spellings over the centuries. For example, the town of Minaturra in the Calabria region of southern Italy is believed to have derived its name from the surname, perhaps indicating a settlement established by a Minatra family.
While the surname Minatra is not among the most common in Italy today, its rich history and connections to various trades, arts, and regions have left an indelible mark on the country's cultural heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Minatra
Among Census respondents with the surname Minatra, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Minatra 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 Minatra surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.5% · 109
- Hispanic or Latino1.8% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Minatra
Minatra 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
#123,064
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 140
-20 bearers (-12.5%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 19,358 places
2020
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
-27 bearers (-19.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 24,157 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #103,706 | 160 | 0.06 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #123,064 | 140 | 0.05 | -20 bearers (-12.5%) | Down 19,358 places |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | -27 bearers (-19.3%) | Down 24,157 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 Minatra 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 | #123,064 | #147,221 | -19.6% |
| Count | 140 | 113 | -19.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -24.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Minatra bearers went from 140 to 113 (-19.3% change). The surname moved down 24,157 positions in the national ranking, going from #123,064 to #147,221.
FAQ
Minatra surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Minatra?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Minatra. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Minatra?
Minatra ranks #147,221 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 113 people with the surname Minatra. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (130), 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 Minatra.
Has Minatra become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Minatra went from 140 recorded bearers to 113. That is a decrease of 27 (-19.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #123,064 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Minatra?
Among Census respondents with the surname Minatra, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (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 Minatra in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.5% (109 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Minatra appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.5%), Hispanic (1.8%), Asian/Pacific Islander (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 Minatra (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 Minatra mean?
From manat (Catalan, Occitan words for coin), referring to someone dealing with coins or money. 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 Minatra (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 surname Minatra?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.