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

Mincheff, 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 Mincheff surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mincheff in America

Mincheff is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mincheff surname appeared 100 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 Mincheff.

The history of the last name Mincheff

The surname Mincheff has its origins in the Slavic regions of Eastern Europe, specifically in the areas that are now modern-day Bulgaria and Macedonia. It likely emerged sometime in the late medieval period, around the 14th or 15th century.

One theory suggests that the name Mincheff is derived from the Old Slavic word "minch," which means "to pass" or "to go by." This could indicate that the name was initially given to individuals who lived near a frequently traveled path or route. Another possibility is that it originated from an occupational surname, referring to individuals who were travelers or merchants.

In some of the earliest records from the region, the name appears with slightly different spellings, such as Minchov or Mincov, reflecting the variations in pronunciation and orthography at the time.

One of the earliest documented instances of the name Mincheff can be found in a land registry from the town of Sozopol, located on the Black Sea coast of Bulgaria, dating back to the late 15th century. This record mentions a certain Ivan Mincheff, who owned a parcel of land in the area.

As the name spread and became more established, it appeared in various historical documents and records throughout the region. For example, in the 17th century, there is a mention of a Petko Mincheff, a prominent merchant from the city of Plovdiv, known for his successful trading ventures.

Another notable figure was Dimitar Mincheff, a Bulgarian revolutionary who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He played a significant role in the struggle against Ottoman rule and the fight for Bulgarian independence.

In the 19th century, the name Mincheff gained further prominence with the birth of Georgi Mincheff (1839-1912), a Bulgarian politician and statesman who served as the Minister of Education and helped establish the modern Bulgarian educational system.

Another individual of note was Nikola Mincheff (1872-1956), a Bulgarian painter and art teacher who contributed significantly to the development of modern Bulgarian art and influenced many younger artists.

During the 20th century, the name Mincheff continued to be associated with notable figures, such as Todor Mincheff (1902-1981), a renowned Bulgarian mathematician and academic who made significant contributions to the field of algebra.

While the surname Mincheff is most commonly found in Bulgaria and Macedonia, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its roots can be traced back to the Slavic regions of Eastern Europe, where it has a rich and storied history spanning several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mincheff

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

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 Mincheff 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.

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

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