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

Minix, 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 Minix surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Minix in America

Minix is the 12204th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Minix surname appeared 2,552 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Minix.

We can also compare 2010 data for Minix 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 Minix

The surname MINIX is of Dutch origin, with its roots tracing back to the Netherlands in the 16th century. The name is believed to have originated from the Dutch word "minne," which means "love" or "affection." This suggests that the name MINIX may have initially been a nickname or surname given to someone who was known for their loving or affectionate nature.

In the early days, the name was primarily concentrated in the provinces of North and South Holland, where it first gained prominence. However, as time passed, it spread to other parts of the Netherlands and eventually beyond Dutch borders.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MINIX surname can be found in the Dutch church records from the late 16th century. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Minnex," "Minnix," and "Minnicks," reflecting the evolution of its pronunciation and spelling over time.

A notable figure bearing the MINIX surname was Hendrik Minix, a Dutch politician and member of the States General (the Dutch parliament) in the late 17th century. Born in 1642 in Amsterdam, he played a significant role in shaping the political landscape of the Netherlands during his tenure.

Another prominent individual with the MINIX surname was Pieter Minix, a Dutch merchant and trader who lived in the 18th century. Pieter Minix was known for his successful trading ventures, particularly in the Dutch East Indies (modern-day Indonesia), where he amassed a considerable fortune.

In the 19th century, the MINIX name gained further recognition with the birth of Jacobus Minix (1810-1892), a renowned Dutch painter and artist. Jacobus Minix's works were celebrated for their realistic portrayals of rural Dutch life and landscapes.

Across the Atlantic, the MINIX surname also found its way to the United States, where it was carried by Dutch immigrants. One notable American bearer of the name was William Minix (1856-1932), a successful businessman and philanthropist from Pennsylvania. William Minix made significant contributions to the development of his local community and supported various charitable causes.

Another individual of note was Anna Minix (1892-1978), a Dutch-American author and educator. Born in the Netherlands, Anna Minix immigrated to the United States in the early 20th century and dedicated her life to teaching and promoting Dutch literature and culture.

While the MINIX surname may not be among the most common or well-known in the world, it has a rich history and has been borne by individuals who have left their mark across various fields and professions throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Minix

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

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

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