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

Mincer, 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 Mincer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mincer in America

Mincer is the 40204th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mincer surname appeared 545 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 Mincer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mincer 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 Mincer

The surname "MINCER" is believed to have originated in England, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is thought to have derived from the Old English word "minstre," which referred to a monastery or church. This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived or worked near a monastery.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Huntingdonshire from 1273, which mentions a person named Robert le Mincer. The use of the prefix "le" in this record indicates that the name was likely occupational, referring to someone who was a mincer or chopper of meat or herbs.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, including Minsour, Minsur, and Myncer, reflecting the variety of spellings used during that time. These variations likely stemmed from regional dialects and the lack of standardized spelling conventions.

During the 15th century, the name Mincer appeared in several historical records, such as the Paston Letters, a collection of correspondence from the Paston family in Norfolk. One notable bearer of the name was William Mincer, who was mentioned in a letter dated 1472, describing him as a servant to a prominent family.

In the 16th century, the surname Mincer was found in various parts of England, including London, where a John Mincer was recorded in the Subsidy Rolls of 1541. This record suggests that the name had spread beyond its initial location and was becoming more widespread.

Notable individuals with the surname Mincer throughout history include:

1. Sir John Mincer (c. 1460 - 1529), an English courtier and diplomat during the reign of Henry VIII.
2. Thomas Mincer (1569 - 1638), an English clergyman and author of several theological works.
3. Elizabeth Mincer (1720 - 1795), a prominent landowner and philanthropist in Gloucestershire.
4. William Mincer (1789 - 1854), an English architect known for his work on several churches and public buildings in London.
5. Sir Arthur Mincer (1865 - 1931), a British politician and Member of Parliament for the Conservative Party.

While the surname Mincer may have originated from an occupational title, it has become a well-established family name with a rich history spanning several centuries in England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mincer

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

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

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