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

Minnifield, 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 Minnifield surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Minnifield in America

Minnifield is the 29064th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Minnifield surname appeared 816 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 Minnifield.

We can also compare 2010 data for Minnifield 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 Minnifield

The surname Minnifield is of English origin, originating in the counties of Gloucestershire and Herefordshire during the late medieval period, around the 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "mynydd" meaning "hill" or "mountain" and "feld" meaning "field" or "open land." This suggests that the name was initially given to someone who lived or worked near a hilly or mountainous field.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Gloucestershire Subsidy Rolls of 1327, where a John Mynnefeld is mentioned. Additionally, the name appears in the Herefordshire Pipe Rolls of 1392, with a reference to a William Mynnefeld.

In the 16th century, the name was often spelled as "Mynnefield" or "Minnfield," reflecting the evolution of the English language and regional dialects. During this time, the name was also associated with several small villages and hamlets in the West Midlands region, such as Minnifield Green in Worcestershire and Minnifield Barn in Herefordshire.

Notable individuals with the surname Minnifield throughout history include Sir Thomas Minnifield (1585-1654), a prominent landowner and Member of Parliament for Herefordshire. Another notable figure was John Minnifield (1717-1793), a renowned clockmaker from Gloucestershire who was known for his intricate and precise timepieces.

In the 18th century, the Minnifield family established themselves as successful farmers and landowners in the West Midlands region. William Minnifield (1745-1822) was a respected agriculturalist and author of several treatises on crop rotation and animal husbandry.

During the 19th century, the Minnifield name spread to other parts of England and even to North America, as members of the family emigrated in search of new opportunities. One such individual was James Minnifield (1821-1895), who settled in Ontario, Canada, and became a prominent businessman and civic leader.

Another notable figure was Mary Minnifield (1856-1934), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded several schools in London and was instrumental in the campaign for women's suffrage in the early 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Minnifield

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

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

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