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

Minkins, 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 Minkins surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Minkins in America

Minkins is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Minkins surname appeared 112 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 Minkins.

We can also compare 2010 data for Minkins 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 Minkins

The surname Minkins finds its origins in England, with records indicating its presence dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "mynken," which referred to a nun or a small monk. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who had some connection to religious orders or monasteries.

One of the earliest documented instances of the name Minkins can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from the year 1166, where a person named Willelmus Minkin is mentioned. The Pipe Rolls were financial records maintained by the English Exchequer, providing valuable insights into the names and occupations of individuals during that period.

In the 13th century, the Minkins surname appeared in several historical records, including the Curia Regis Rolls of 1212, which documented legal proceedings in the royal court. A certain Roger Minkins was listed among the individuals involved in a case regarding land disputes.

As the surname spread across various regions of England, it underwent slight variations in spelling, such as Minkin, Minkyn, and Minkens. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and the preferences of scribes who recorded the names.

One notable figure bearing the Minkins surname was Sir John Minkins, a prominent landowner and Member of Parliament for the borough of Southampton in the late 16th century. Born in 1543, he played an active role in local affairs and held significant influence within his community.

In the 17th century, the Minkins name found its way into the records of the English Civil War. A certain Thomas Minkins, born in 1615, served as a captain in the Parliamentarian forces during the conflict, distinguishing himself in several battles against the Royalists.

Another individual of note was Elizabeth Minkins, born in 1698, who was a renowned calligrapher and penmanship teacher in London during the early 18th century. Her intricate and beautiful handwriting exemplars were highly sought after by students and collectors alike.

The Minkins surname also appeared in various parish records and local histories throughout the centuries, reflecting its presence across different regions of England. Although not as widely known as some other English surnames, the Minkins name has left its mark on the historical records of the nation.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Minkins

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

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

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