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

Mindak, 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 Mindak surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mindak in America

Mindak is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mindak surname appeared 111 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 Mindak.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mindak 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 Mindak

The surname Mindak is believed to have originated in the central European region, specifically in areas that are now part of modern-day Poland. Its roots can be traced back to the Middle Ages, between the 12th and 15th centuries.

One theory suggests that the name Mindak is derived from the Old Polish word "minać," which means "to pass by" or "to walk past." This linguistic connection could indicate that the name was initially given to someone who lived near a frequently traveled path or road.

Another possibility is that the name Mindak is a variation of the more common Polish surname "Minda," which may have its origins in the German name "Menhard" or the Slavic name "Mieńda." These names were relatively widespread in medieval times and could have evolved into different regional spellings over time.

In terms of historical records, the earliest known mentions of the name Mindak can be found in various church registers and municipal documents from the 16th and 17th centuries in regions that were part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth at the time.

One notable individual with the surname Mindak was Jan Mindak, a Polish nobleman and military commander who lived in the late 16th century. He served in the army of King Stefan Batory and participated in the Livonian War against Sweden and Russia.

Another historical figure bearing this name was Andrzej Mindak, a Polish mathematician and astronomer who lived in the early 17th century. He made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and was recognized for his work in calculating the positions of celestial bodies.

In the 18th century, there was a Polish artist named Franciszek Mindak, known for his portrait paintings and religious artwork. He was commissioned to create several altarpieces for churches throughout the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

Moving into the 19th century, a notable individual with the surname Mindak was Karol Mindak, a Polish writer and journalist who advocated for Polish independence during the partitions of Poland. He wrote several influential essays and pamphlets that were circulated among the Polish intelligentsia.

Lastly, in the early 20th century, there was a Polish politician named Stanisław Mindak, who served as a member of the Sejm (Polish parliament) and was involved in the struggle for Poland's independence following World War I.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the surname Mindak who have left their mark throughout history, demonstrating the enduring legacy of this name and its roots in central European culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mindak

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

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

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