2010
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Minery
A locational surname derived from French, referring to a person from Minery.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Minery. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Minery surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Minery in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Minery, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.8%) and Black (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Minery
Among Census respondents with the surname Minery, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.8%) and Black (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Minery bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Minery surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.5% · 97
- Two or more races2.8% · 3
- Black or African American1.9% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Minery
Minery appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
+1 bearers (+1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,568 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+1.0%) | Up 2,568 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Minery surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #154,907 | #152,339 | 1.7% |
| Count | 105 | 106 | 1.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -11.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Minery bearers went from 105 to 106 (+1.0% change). The surname moved up 2,568 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #152,339.
FAQ
Minery surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Minery?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Minery. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Minery?
Minery ranks #152,339 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 106 people with the surname Minery. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Minery.
Has Minery become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Minery went from 105 recorded bearers to 106. That is an increase of 1 (+1.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #154,907 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Minery?
Among Census respondents with the surname Minery, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.8%) and Black (1.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Minery in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.5% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Minery appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.5%), Two or More Races (2.8%), Black (1.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Minery (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Minery mean?
A locational surname derived from French, referring to a person from Minery. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Minery (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Minery?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.