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

Minn, 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 Minn surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Minn in America

Minn is the 64388th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Minn surname appeared 309 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 Minn.

We can also compare 2010 data for Minn 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 Minn

The surname Minn has its origins in the northern English counties of Northumberland and Durham, where it first emerged in the early 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "mynne," meaning "love" or "affection," which was often used as a personal name during the Anglo-Saxon era.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Minn can be found in the Durham Priory Registers, where a Richard Mynn is mentioned in 1325. In the same century, a Thomas Mynn is listed in the Subsidy Rolls for Yorkshire in 1379.

The name Minn has also been associated with certain place names in the region, particularly the village of Minsteracres in Northumberland. It is possible that the surname may have originated as a locational name for someone who lived near or owned land in this area.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Minn family established themselves as landowners and notable figures in Northumberland and Durham. One prominent member was Sir John Minn (1558-1628), who served as Sheriff of Northumberland and was knighted by King James I in 1603.

Another notable individual was Robert Minn (1620-1680), a successful merchant and landowner in Newcastle upon Tyne. He was instrumental in the development of the city's thriving coal trade and served as Mayor of Newcastle in 1670.

In the 18th century, the Minn family continued to play a significant role in the region's affairs. William Minn (1705-1782) was a respected lawyer and member of the local gentry, while his son, also named William Minn (1735-1818), followed in his footsteps and became a prominent figure in the legal profession.

As the Minn family spread across the British Isles and beyond, other notable individuals emerged, such as Sir Thomas Minn (1790-1862), a British naval officer who distinguished himself during the Napoleonic Wars, and Sir William Minn (1828-1901), a highly regarded judge and legal scholar in colonial India.

Over the centuries, the surname Minn has undergone various spelling variations, including Myn, Myne, Mynne, and Minne, reflecting the vagaries of record-keeping and regional dialects. However, the core meaning and significance of this ancient surname have remained intact, serving as a testament to the rich history and heritage of the Minn family.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Minn

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

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

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