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

Minott, 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 Minott surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Minott in America

Minott is the 20818th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Minott surname appeared 1,268 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 Minott.

We can also compare 2010 data for Minott 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 Minott

The surname Minott is believed to have originated in England, specifically in the counties of Essex and Suffolk, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "mynyt," which means "small" or "minute." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone of diminutive stature or a small person.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Essex from the year 1195, where it appears as "Minot." This spelling variation was likely due to scribal errors or regional dialects at the time. The Minott family is also mentioned in the Hundred Rolls of Suffolk, which date back to 1274.

During the 13th century, the name was associated with several landholdings in the area, such as the manor of Minot's in Bocking, Essex. This suggests that the Minott family held a certain degree of prominence and wealth during that period.

One notable historical figure bearing the surname was Sir John Minott, a member of the English gentry who lived in the late 14th century. He was a landowner and served as a Member of Parliament for Essex in 1397.

Another individual of note was Thomas Minott, a merchant and alderman who lived in the city of London during the 16th century. He was involved in the wool trade and served as the Sheriff of London in 1554.

In the 17th century, the Minott family had established themselves in the American colonies. George Minott, born in 1594 in Saffron Walden, Essex, emigrated to New England and settled in Dorchester, Massachusetts, in 1630. He became a prominent figure in the colony and served as a selectman and deputy to the General Court.

During the 18th century, several members of the Minott family played significant roles in the American Revolution. James Minott, born in 1718 in Boston, was a merchant and patriot who supported the cause of independence. He served as a member of the Massachusetts Provincial Congress and the Committee of Safety.

Another noteworthy individual was Samuel Minott, born in 1730 in Boston. He was a physician and surgeon who served as a medical officer in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.

Throughout history, the Minott surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Minot, Mynot, and Mynott, reflecting regional dialects and scribal practices of the time. However, the name has maintained its English origins and connection to the concept of smallness or diminutive stature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Minott

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

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

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