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

Minthorn, 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 Minthorn surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Minthorn in America

Minthorn is the 74375th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Minthorn surname appeared 260 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 Minthorn.

We can also compare 2010 data for Minthorn 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 Minthorn

The surname Minthorn is of English origin, derived from the Old English words "myntan" meaning "mint" and "horn" meaning "a small stream or creek." It is believed to have originated in the northern counties of England, particularly Yorkshire and Lancashire, where mint plants were abundant along small streams and creeks.

In the 13th century, records show the name spelled as "Mynthorne" or "Mynthorn," indicating that it was likely a locational surname given to someone who lived near a mint-growing stream. The earliest known reference to the name dates back to the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire in 1297, where a John de Mynthorne is mentioned.

During the medieval period, the Minthorn family held lands and properties in various parts of northern England. In the 16th century, a branch of the family settled in the village of Minthorpe, near Middlesbrough, which is believed to have derived its name from the Minthorn surname.

Notable individuals with the Minthorn surname include:

1. William Minthorn (c. 1580-1645), a wealthy merchant and landowner in Yorkshire, who served as a magistrate and held influential positions in local governance.

2. Thomas Minthorn (1635-1701), a Quaker preacher and missionary who traveled extensively in England and the American colonies, spreading the Quaker faith.

3. Elizabeth Minthorn (1688-1762), a renowned herbalist and healer in Lancashire, known for her extensive knowledge of medicinal plants and natural remedies.

4. John Minthorn (1720-1798), a successful farmer and landowner in Yorkshire, who played a significant role in the local community and served as a parish councilor.

5. Robert Minthorn (1805-1872), an English explorer and naturalist, who traveled extensively in Africa and Asia, documenting flora and fauna, and contributing to scientific research.

While the Minthorn surname is not as common today as it once was, it remains a part of English heritage, with its origins deeply rooted in the rural landscapes and traditions of northern England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Minthorn

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

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

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