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

Minshull, 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 Minshull surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Minshull in America

Minshull is the 107134th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Minshull surname appeared 166 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 Minshull.

We can also compare 2010 data for Minshull 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 Minshull

The surname Minshull is of English origin and can be traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the place name Minshull, which refers to several locations in Cheshire, England. The name is derived from the Old English words "mynstre" meaning monastery, and "sċyl" meaning shelter or shed.

The earliest known recorded mention of the name Minshull dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Muneshvlf" and "Maneshull." This suggests that the name was already established in Cheshire by the late 11th century.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the surname Minshull was Hugh de Minshull, who was mentioned in the Cheshire Pipe Rolls of 1260. In the 14th century, records show a John de Minshull, who was born around 1320 and served as a member of the Cheshire gentry.

During the 16th century, the Minshull family had a significant presence in the region, with several members holding positions of prominence. One notable figure was Richard Minshull (1529-1591), a wealthy landowner and benefactor who funded the construction of almshouses in Nantwich, Cheshire.

In the 17th century, Thomas Minshull (1608-1668) was a renowned scholar and author, known for his work on the history of Cheshire. He was also a clergyman and served as the rector of Wistaston, Cheshire.

Another notable individual with the surname Minshull was Sir Edward Minshull (1623-1688), a prominent lawyer and judge who served as a Baron of the Exchequer under King Charles II.

Throughout the centuries, the Minshull surname has been associated with various place names in Cheshire, such as Minshull Vernon, Minshull Vernors, and Minshull Hill. These place names often reflect the historical presence and influence of the Minshull family in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Minshull

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

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

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