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

Mincher, 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 Mincher surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mincher in America

Mincher is the 42030th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mincher surname appeared 517 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 Mincher.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mincher 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 Mincher

The surname Mincher is of English origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "munec," which means "monk." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon someone who had a connection to a monastery or lived in proximity to one.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Mincher name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire, a census-like record compiled in 1273. The entry mentions a person named John le Muneker, which is likely an early variation of the modern Mincher surname.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the name appeared in various forms, such as Muncher, Muncker, and Monker, in various records across different counties in England. These variations were a result of the inconsistent spelling practices of the time and regional dialects.

In the 15th century, the Mincher surname gained prominence with the rise of a notable family in Somerset. William Mincher, born in 1432, was a wealthy landowner and merchant who played a significant role in the local community. His descendants continued to be influential figures in the region for several generations.

Another prominent individual bearing the Mincher name was John Mincher, born in 1567 in Gloucestershire. He was a renowned scholar and theologian who authored several works on religious subjects during the Elizabethan era.

The Mincher surname has also been associated with several place names in England, such as Mincher's Green in Staffordshire and Mincher's Hill in Worcestershire. These locations may have been named after individuals or families bearing the Mincher name who lived or owned property in those areas.

Among other notable individuals with the Mincher surname include:

1. Thomas Mincher (1601-1677), a prominent merchant and landowner in Devon.
2. Elizabeth Mincher (1734-1810), a philanthropist and benefactor from Yorkshire.
3. James Mincher (1798-1872), a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in London.
4. Henry Mincher (1842-1912), a celebrated author and poet from Oxfordshire.
5. Margaret Mincher (1876-1956), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights in Warwickshire.

While the Mincher surname has its origins in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora. However, its earliest roots can be traced back to the medieval period in England, where it was likely associated with individuals connected to monastic communities or those living near monasteries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mincher

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

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

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