2000
#126,400
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 125
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Minetree
A surname derived from a mining occupation or living near a prominent tree.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Minetree. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Minetree 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
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Minetree in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Minetree, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.5%) and Black (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Minetree
The surname MINETREE is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, likely in the 12th or 13th century. It is thought to be a locational name, derived from a place name that referred to a tree or trees near a mine or mining operation.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MINETREE can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Derbyshire from the year 1278, which mention a William de Mynetree. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by that time.
Another early reference to the name appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Staffordshire from 1327, where a Robert de Mynetree is listed. The use of the prefix "de" in these early records indicates that the name was originally a locational surname, denoting a person's place of origin or residence.
In the late 14th century, the name MINETREE appears in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire, with a record of a John Mynetree in 1379. This provides further evidence of the name's presence in different parts of England during the medieval period.
One notable individual with the surname MINETREE was Robert Minetree, a merchant and landowner who lived in Nottinghamshire in the late 16th century. Records show that he was involved in the wool trade and owned substantial landholdings in the area.
Another prominent figure with this surname was Sir John Minetree (1620-1677), an English military officer who served as a Royalist commander during the English Civil War. He was knighted for his loyalty to King Charles I and played a significant role in several battles during the conflict.
In the 18th century, a William Minetree (1712-1784) gained recognition as a talented engraver and printmaker. His works, which included portraits and landscapes, were highly regarded in his time and can be found in several prominent art collections.
During the Victorian era, a notable individual with the surname MINETREE was Elizabeth Minetree (1825-1901), a philanthropist and social reformer. She was actively involved in various charitable organizations and worked tirelessly to improve the living conditions of the poor in her community.
The surname MINETREE has also been associated with several places in England, such as Minetree Farm in Derbyshire and Minetree Woods in Staffordshire. These place names likely contributed to the origin and perpetuation of the surname over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Minetree
Among Census respondents with the surname Minetree, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.5%) and Black (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Minetree 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 Minetree surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.4% · 113
- Two or more races2.5% · 3
- Black or African American1.7% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Minetree
Minetree appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#139,228
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
-5 bearers (-4.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,828 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+1 bearers (+0.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,081 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #126,400 | 125 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #139,228 | 120 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.0%) | Down 12,828 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.8%) | Down 2,081 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 Minetree 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 | #139,228 | #141,309 | -1.5% |
| Count | 120 | 121 | 0.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Minetree bearers went from 120 to 121 (+0.8% change). The surname moved down 2,081 positions in the national ranking, going from #139,228 to #141,309.
FAQ
Minetree surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Minetree?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Minetree. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Minetree?
Minetree ranks #141,309 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 121 people with the surname Minetree. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), 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 Minetree.
Has Minetree become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Minetree went from 120 recorded bearers to 121. That is an increase of 1 (+0.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #139,228 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Minetree?
Among Census respondents with the surname Minetree, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.5%) and Black (1.7%). 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 Minetree in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.4% (113 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Minetree appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.4%), Two or More Races (2.5%), Black (1.7%). 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 Minetree (2000, 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 Minetree mean?
A surname derived from a mining occupation or living near a prominent tree. 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 Minetree (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 last name Minetree?
If you just want to know how many people are called Minetree, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.