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

Minjares, 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 Minjares surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Minjares in America

Minjares is the 20047th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Minjares surname appeared 1,334 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 Minjares.

We can also compare 2010 data for Minjares 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 Minjares

The surname Minjares is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "mina," which means "mine," and may have been an occupational name for someone who worked in a mine or lived near a mining area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Minjares can be found in the 14th century document "Libro de los Repartimientos de Andalucía," which was a record of land grants and property distributions in the region of Andalusia after the Reconquista. This suggests that the Minjares family may have been among the early settlers or landowners in that area.

In the 16th century, a man named Juan Minjares was mentioned in the "Relaciones Topográficas de Felipe II," a detailed survey of Spain's towns and villages commissioned by King Philip II. This document provides valuable insights into the distribution and prevalence of the Minjares name during that time period.

The Minjares name has also been linked to several notable individuals throughout history. One example is Miguel Minjares, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico in the early 16th century under the command of Hernán Cortés. Another is Francisca Minjares, a 17th-century Spanish nun and mystic who was known for her religious writings and spiritual guidance.

In the 18th century, a man named José Minjares gained recognition as a talented painter and artist in the Spanish colonial territories of the Americas. His works, which often depicted religious themes and scenes from everyday life, can still be found in various museums and collections today.

Another notable figure with the Minjares surname was Manuel Minjares, a 19th-century Spanish military officer and politician who served as a deputy in the Spanish parliament during the reign of Queen Isabella II. He was known for his advocacy of liberal reforms and his involvement in the Spanish Revolution of 1868.

Overall, the Minjares surname has a rich and diverse history, with roots in medieval Spain and a presence in various aspects of Spanish culture, from exploration and conquest to art, religion, and politics. While its exact origins may remain shrouded in mystery, the name has left an indelible mark on the annals of Spanish history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Minjares

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

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

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