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

Minion, 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 Minion surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Minion in America

Minion is the 45026th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Minion surname appeared 476 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 Minion.

We can also compare 2010 data for Minion 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 Minion

The surname "MINION" is believed to have originated in France during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "mignon," which means "favorite" or "darling." This suggests that the name may have been given as a nickname to someone who was particularly favored or cherished.

The earliest known record of the name "MINION" can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears in several entries, indicating that it was already in use among the Norman nobility at that time.

Over the centuries, the name "MINION" has been spelled in various ways, including "Mignon," "Mignot," and "Mignard." These variations reflect the different regional dialects of French and the influence of other languages, such as English and Norman French.

One notable individual with the surname "MINION" was Jean Mignon, a French painter and engraver who lived from 1614 to 1684. He was known for his portraits and religious works, and his engravings were highly regarded during his lifetime.

Another prominent figure was Pierre Minion, a French typographer and printer who lived in the 16th century. He is credited with creating a typeface that bears his name, the Minion typeface, which is still widely used today.

In England, the name "MINION" has been recorded since the 14th century. Sir John Minion was a knight who served under King Edward III and fought in the Battle of Crécy during the Hundred Years' War (1337-1453).

During the Renaissance period, the name "MINION" was associated with courtiers and favorites of royalty. One such individual was Gilles de Minion, a French nobleman who served as a close advisor to King Louis XI in the 15th century.

Finally, in the 19th century, there was a British military officer named William Minion who served in the Napoleonic Wars. He was born in 1786 and rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel before his death in 1856.

While these are just a few examples, the surname "MINION" has a rich history that spans several centuries and multiple countries, reflecting its origins as a term of endearment and favoritism.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Minion

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

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

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