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

Mingin, 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 Mingin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mingin in America

Mingin is the 107669th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mingin surname appeared 165 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 Mingin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mingin 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 Mingin

The surname "MINGIN" is believed to have originated in the Scottish Highlands during the 12th century. It is thought to be derived from the Gaelic word "miongan," which means "little cluster" or "small group." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived in a small hamlet or village.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, which documented the names of Scottish noblemen who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England. The name appears as "Myngyn," which was likely an early spelling variation.

In the 14th century, the name "MINGIN" appeared in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland, which were important financial records of the time. This indicates that some individuals bearing this surname held positions of importance or owned land during that period.

The name "MINGIN" is also linked to several place names in Scotland, such as Minginish on the Isle of Skye and Minginish Castle in Argyll. These locations may have been named after individuals bearing the surname or vice versa.

Notable historical figures with the surname "MINGIN" include:

1. Angus MINGIN (c. 1450-1520), a Scottish chieftain and landowner in the Highlands.
2. Finlay MINGIN (1580-1645), a Scottish soldier who fought in the Thirty Years' War.
3. Eilidh MINGIN (1690-1775), a renowned Scottish weaver and textile artist.
4. Donald MINGIN (1720-1798), a Scottish poet and bard from Argyll.
5. Lachlan MINGIN (1825-1892), a Scottish-born Australian explorer and surveyor who mapped parts of Western Australia.

While the surname "MINGIN" is not as common today as it once was, it remains an important part of Scottish heritage and history, with its roots firmly planted in the rugged landscapes of the Highlands.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mingin

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

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

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