2010
#157,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Mingua
A surname of French origin, possibly derived from the word "minguet" meaning a type of small wheat.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Mingua. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mingua 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
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Mingua in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mingua, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.2%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (4.5%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Mingua
The surname "MINGUA" is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old Spanish word "mingua," meaning "deficiency" or "lack." This suggests that the name may have been given as a descriptive nickname to someone who was perceived as lacking or deficient in some way.
The earliest known record of the surname "MINGUA" dates back to the 13th century, where it appears in a municipal registry from the town of Seville in Andalusia, Spain. This document lists a certain Rodrigo Mingua, who was a landowner and local official.
In the 14th century, the name "MINGUA" is also found in several legal documents and property records from the region of Aragon in northeastern Spain. One notable instance is a land grant from the year 1387, which mentions a Juan Mingua as a recipient.
As the centuries passed, the surname "MINGUA" spread throughout various parts of Spain, and can be found in historical records from regions such as Catalonia, Valencia, and Castile. One prominent individual bearing this name was Pedro Mingua (1532-1607), a renowned scholar and theologian who authored several influential works on Catholic doctrine.
Another noteworthy figure was Maria Mingua (1678-1742), a renowned philanthropist and patron of the arts in the city of Seville. She established several charitable foundations and sponsored the construction of several churches and public buildings in the city.
In the 18th century, the surname "MINGUA" also appears in historical records from the Spanish colonies in the Americas. For example, there is a record of a José Mingua (1721-1789), who was a successful merchant and landowner in the city of Havana, Cuba.
During the 19th century, as migration from Spain to other parts of the world increased, the surname "MINGUA" began to appear in various countries. One example is Ramón Mingua (1825-1897), a Spanish immigrant to Argentina who became a prominent rancher and landowner in the province of Buenos Aires.
Throughout its long history, the surname "MINGUA" has maintained a strong presence in Spain and its former colonies, although it remains a relatively uncommon name worldwide. While its origins as a descriptive nickname may seem humble, the individuals who have borne this surname have made significant contributions in various fields, from academia and literature to business and philanthropy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mingua
Among Census respondents with the surname Mingua, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.2%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (4.5%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Mingua 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 Mingua surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.2% · 97
- Asian and Pacific Islander4.5% · 5
- Two or more races3.6% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino2.7% · 3
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Mingua
Mingua 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
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
+7 bearers (+6.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 7,788 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #157,234 | 103 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.8%) | Up 7,788 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 Mingua 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 | #157,234 | #149,446 | 5.0% |
| Count | 103 | 110 | 6.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 22.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Mingua bearers went from 103 to 110 (+6.8% change). The surname moved up 7,788 positions in the national ranking, going from #157,234 to #149,446.
FAQ
Mingua surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Mingua?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Mingua. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Mingua?
Mingua ranks #149,446 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 110 people with the surname Mingua. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), 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 Mingua.
Has Mingua become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Mingua went from 103 recorded bearers to 110. That is an increase of 7 (+6.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #157,234 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Mingua?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mingua, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.2%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (4.5%) and Two or More Races (3.6%). 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 Mingua in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.2% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Mingua appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.2%), Asian/Pacific Islander (4.5%), Two or More Races (3.6%). 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 Mingua (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 Mingua mean?
A surname of French origin, possibly derived from the word "minguet" meaning a type of small wheat. 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 Mingua (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 common is the surname Mingua?
You can see how many people have the surname Mingua on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.