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

Minery, 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 Minery surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Minery in America

Minery is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Minery surname appeared 105 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 Minery.

The history of the last name Minery

The surname MINERY has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "myne," which referred to a mine or quarry. This suggests that the name may have originally been an occupational surname for someone who worked in a mine or quarry.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 13th century. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Robert de Minera, who was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Staffordshire in 1235. This early spelling variation, "Minera," provides further evidence of the name's connection to mines or quarries.

During the 14th century, the name appears in various records, including the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire in 1349, where a certain Willelmus Mynour is mentioned. This spelling variation, "Mynour," is likely an anglicized version of the original French occupational term "mineur," which also means "miner."

In the 15th century, the name was found in the Paston Letters, a collection of correspondence from a wealthy Norfolk family. One of the letters, dated 1472, mentions a John Minery, who was a servant in the Paston household.

One notable bearer of the MINERY surname was Sir Henry Minery (1540-1612), an English politician and Member of Parliament for Colchester during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He played a significant role in the governance of the borough and was known for his involvement in local affairs.

Another historical figure with the MINERY surname was John Minery (1670-1743), an English clergyman and author. He served as the rector of St. Olave's Church in Southwark, London, and published several works on religious subjects, including a treatise on the Book of Revelation.

In the 18th century, the name appears in various parish records across England, particularly in the counties of Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex. One notable individual from this period was Thomas Minery (1720-1790), a successful merchant and landowner from Norwich, Norfolk.

The MINERY surname also has connections to place names in England. For example, there is a village called Minery in Gloucestershire, which may have derived its name from the same root as the surname, indicating a connection to mining or quarrying activities in the area.

Throughout its history, the MINERY surname has undergone various spelling variations, such as Minery, Minerie, Mynery, and Minour, reflecting the linguistic and regional variations of the time. However, the core meaning and association with mines or quarries have remained consistent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Minery

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

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

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