Minogue
An Anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Muincheogáin referring to one who is skilled or adept.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 1,474 Americans carry the last name Minogue. That puts it at #20,910 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.43 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 232,533 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Minogue surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
1.5K
1 in 232,533
Census rank
#20,910
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.4
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.3K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,260 bearers of the surname Minogue in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.43 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 20910th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Minogue, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.8%) and Two or More Races (1.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Minogue
The surname Minogue has its origins in Ireland, specifically in the Irish language. It is an Anglicized version of the Gaelic surname Ó Muánaigh, derived from the word "muán," which means "thrifty" or "prosperous." The name is believed to have originated in County Clare during the 16th or 17th century.
The Minogue surname can be traced back to the Irish Annals, which record various individuals with this name in historical events and documents. One of the earliest references is to a Conor O'Minogue who was a prominent figure in the Irish Rebellion of 1641.
The name appears in several notable historical records, including the Fiants of the Tudor Sovereigns and the Petty's Census of Ireland, conducted in 1659. This census provides some of the earliest documented instances of the Minogue surname and its various spellings, such as Mynoge, Menoge, and Minnoge.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the Minogue surname was John Minogue (c. 1560-1624), an Irish Catholic priest and scholar who was known for his opposition to the Anglican Church's efforts to suppress Catholicism in Ireland.
Another notable figure was Daniel Minogue (1753-1827), an Irish soldier who served in the British Army during the American Revolutionary War. He later settled in Canada and became a prominent figure in the early days of the colony.
In the 19th century, Kyran Minogue (1809-1868) was a successful Irish merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the development of the city of Limerick.
The surname Minogue has also been associated with several place names in Ireland, such as Minoguemore and Minogueroe, both located in County Clare. These place names likely derived from the Gaelic form of the surname, indicating areas where Minogue families resided or held land.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Minogue surname, including:
1. Dannii Minogue (born 1971), an Australian singer, songwriter, and actress.
2. Kylie Minogue (born 1968), an Australian singer, songwriter, and actress, widely regarded as a pop culture icon.
3. John Minogue (1846-1913), an Irish-born Australian politician and businessman.
4. Michael Minogue (1917-1996), an Irish politician and member of Dáil Éireann.
5. Dan Minogue (1925-2014), an Australian rules football player and coach.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Minogue
Among Census respondents with the surname Minogue, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.8%) and Two or More Races (1.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Minogue bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Minogue surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.0%
- Hispanic or Latino2.8%
- Two or more races1.3%
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.5%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Minogue surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,469 | #20,910 | 2.6% |
| Count | 1,135 | 1,260 | 11.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.42 | 0.43 | 2.4% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Minogue bearers went from 1,135 to 1,260 (+11.0% change). The surname moved up 559 positions in the national ranking, going from #21,469 to #20,910.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Minogue
FAQ
Minogue surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Minogue?
The surname Minogue holds position #20,910 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 1,474 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.43 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Minogue surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Minogue, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.8%) and Two or More Races (1.3%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.