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

Minish, 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 Minish surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Minish in America

Minish is the 35395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Minish surname appeared 636 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 Minish.

We can also compare 2010 data for Minish 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 Minish

The surname Minish has its roots in the United Kingdom, specifically in the region of Scotland. It is believed to have originated in the late 12th or early 13th century. The name is likely derived from the Old English word "mynne," meaning "to remember" or "to commemorate." Alternatively, it may have evolved from the Old Norse word "minnask," which also carries the meaning of "to remember."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Minish can be found in the Scottish Exchequer Rolls from the 14th century, where it appeared as "Mynys." This variation in spelling was common during that period, as standardized spelling conventions had not yet been established.

In the 16th century, the name Minish appeared in various Scottish records, such as the Register of the Privy Seal of Scotland, where it was spelled as "Minyss." This document, dating back to 1538, mentions a John Minyss who was granted lands in the county of Fife.

The earliest known bearer of the surname Minish was William Minish, who was born around 1470 in Dundee, Scotland. He was a prominent merchant and landowner, and his name is recorded in various local records of the time.

Another notable individual with the surname Minish was Sir James Minish, born in 1610 in Edinburgh. He was a Scottish soldier and served as a captain in the Royalist army during the English Civil War. Sir James Minish played a significant role in several battles, including the Battle of Marston Moor in 1644.

In the 18th century, a prominent family with the surname Minish resided in the town of Paisley, near Glasgow. One member of this family, Robert Minish (1735-1802), was a successful merchant and landowner, and his name appears in numerous local records and property deeds.

The surname Minish also has ties to various place names in Scotland, such as Minishmuir and Minish Burn, both located in the county of Dumfriesshire. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

In the 19th century, a notable figure with the surname Minish was William Minish (1812-1892), a Scottish engineer and inventor. He is credited with several patents for improvements in steam engine design and was highly regarded in his field.

These are just a few examples of the many individuals who have borne the surname Minish throughout history, reflecting its enduring presence in the Scottish culture and legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Minish

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

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

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