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

Minton, 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 Minton surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Minton in America

Minton is the 2626th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Minton surname appeared 13,737 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 5 people would have the surname Minton.

We can also compare 2010 data for Minton 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 Minton

The surname Minton is believed to have originated in England, likely during the 12th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "mynet" or "mynyt," meaning "a small hill" or "a hillock." The name was likely given to someone who lived near a small hill or elevated area.

The earliest recorded instances of the Minton surname can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This suggests that the name was already established in the country by the late 11th century.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Minton name was William de Minton, who was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Staffordshire in 1203. The Pipe Rolls were financial records kept by the English Exchequer, and the inclusion of William's name indicates that he was a landowner or held some form of property at the time.

The Minton surname is also associated with several place names in England, such as Minton in Shropshire and Minton in Staffordshire. These locations likely took their names from the Old English words mentioned earlier, and the surname may have originated from these areas.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the Minton surname:

1. Thomas Minton (1765-1836), a renowned English potter and founder of the Minton pottery company in Stoke-on-Trent.
2. Sir Henry Minton (1856-1940), a British engineer and industrialist who served as the chairman of the Minton pottery company.
3. John Minton (1917-1957), an English painter and artist known for his distinctive style and contributions to the Neo-Romantic movement.
4. Samuel Minton (1784-1859), an English manufacturer and partner in the Minton pottery company, known for his innovations in ceramic production.
5. Herbert Minton (1867-1945), a British politician and member of parliament who represented the Conservative Party.

The Minton surname has a rich history and can be traced back to the medieval period in England, with connections to various place names and a strong association with the pottery industry in Stoke-on-Trent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Minton

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

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

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