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

Minio, 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 Minio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Minio in America

Minio is the 123796th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Minio surname appeared 139 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 Minio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Minio 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 Minio

The surname MINIO originated in Italy, specifically in the Piedmont region, during the medieval period around the 11th century. It is derived from the Latin word "minor," which means "smaller" or "lesser." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who was either physically small in stature or held a minor position or rank within a community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MINIO surname can be found in a document from the city of Asti, dated around 1150. This document mentions a certain "Guglielmo Minio," who was likely a landowner or nobleman in the area. Additionally, the name appears in various other medieval records and manuscripts from the Piedmont region, indicating its widespread use during that time.

In the 13th century, the MINIO surname gained prominence with the birth of Giovanni Minio (1240-1313), a renowned scholar and philosopher from Asti. He is noted for his contributions to the study of logic and metaphysics, and his works were widely circulated throughout Europe during his lifetime.

Another notable figure bearing the MINIO surname was Bartolomeo Minio (1460-1535), a Venetian merchant and diplomat who served as the ambassador of the Venetian Republic to the Ottoman Empire. His diplomatic efforts played a crucial role in maintaining peaceful relations between the two powers.

During the Renaissance period, the MINIO family produced several accomplished artists, including the painter Giuseppe Minio (1508-1582), who was renowned for his religious works and frescoes adorning various churches in Piedmont and neighboring regions.

In the 18th century, the MINIO name gained further recognition with the birth of Antonio Minio (1770-1838), a celebrated Italian composer and musician. His operas and symphonic works were widely performed across Europe, and he is considered one of the most influential figures in the development of Italian opera during the early 19th century.

Over the centuries, the MINIO surname has also been associated with various place names, particularly in the Piedmont region. For example, the town of Minio Monferrato and the hamlet of Minio di Sinio both derive their names from the surname, suggesting that the MINIO family may have held significant landholdings or influence in these areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Minio

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

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

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