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

Minkin, 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 Minkin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Minkin in America

Minkin is the 43438th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Minkin surname appeared 497 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 Minkin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Minkin 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 Minkin

The surname Minkin has its origins in Russia, and it is believed to have emerged in the early 16th century. It is a derivative of the Russian word "minka," which means a small, low-lying house or a hut. The name was likely used as a descriptive term for someone who lived in a small dwelling or for a family that owned a particular hut.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Minkin can be found in the Muscovite military service records from the late 16th century. These records mention several individuals with the surname Minkin serving in various military capacities during that time period.

In the 17th century, the name appears in several local parish registers and land ownership documents from various regions of Russia. These records provide insights into the geographic distribution of the Minkin surname, with concentrations found in areas around Moscow, Tver, and Novgorod.

One notable individual with the surname Minkin was Ivan Petrovich Minkin, a merchant and landowner who lived in the late 18th century. He was known for his successful trading ventures and his philanthropic efforts in supporting local churches and schools.

Another historical figure with the surname Minkin was Mikhail Dmitrievich Minkin, a renowned painter and portraitist who lived in the 19th century (1810-1890). He was renowned for his exceptional skill in capturing the likenesses of Russian nobility and prominent figures of his time.

In the 20th century, Yuri Ivanovich Minkin (1922-1998) was a highly respected physicist and academic who made significant contributions to the field of solid-state physics. He held prominent positions at various research institutions and was widely recognized for his pioneering work.

Interestingly, the name Minkin is also found in some historical records from Belarus and Ukraine, indicating a potential spread of the surname beyond the borders of Russia in earlier times.

It is worth noting that variations in the spelling of the surname, such as Minkine, Minkoff, and Minkovski, can be found in some historical records, reflecting regional linguistic differences and adaptations over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Minkin

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

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

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