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

Minx, 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 Minx surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Minx in America

Minx is the 75317th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Minx surname appeared 256 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 Minx.

We can also compare 2010 data for Minx 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 Minx

The surname "MINX" is believed to have originated in England, with the earliest known records of the name dating back to the 13th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English word "minstre," which referred to a monastery or convent.

It is possible that the name "MINX" was initially given to individuals who lived near or worked at a monastery, or who had some association with a religious order. Over time, the spelling of the name evolved from "Minstre" to "Minx."

One of the earliest known records of the name "MINX" can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1275, where a person named Robert Minx is listed as a taxpayer. The Subsidy Rolls were tax records used to collect funds for military campaigns, and the inclusion of Robert Minx in these records suggests that he was a landowner or had some means at the time.

In the 14th century, the name "MINX" appeared in the Inquisitiones post mortem, which were inquiries conducted after the death of a landowner to determine the extent of their holdings and to whom they should be transferred. One such record from 1351 mentions a John Minx as the heir to a property in Gloucestershire.

During the 15th century, the name "MINX" can be found in various court records and legal documents. One notable example is the case of William Minx, who was involved in a land dispute in Somerset in 1487.

In the 16th century, the name "MINX" gained some prominence with the birth of Sir John Minx (1532-1609), a wealthy merchant and landowner from London. Sir John Minx was known for his philanthropic efforts and was a benefactor of several charitable institutions during his lifetime.

Another notable figure bearing the surname "MINX" was Elizabeth Minx (1642-1718), a Puritan writer and poet from Lincolnshire. Her works, which included religious poems and moral essays, were widely published and celebrated during her time.

In the 18th century, the name "MINX" was associated with the Minx family of Oxfordshire, who were prominent landowners and members of the gentry. One member of this family, Thomas Minx (1721-1798), served as a Member of Parliament for the borough of Woodstock.

The 19th century saw the emergence of several individuals with the surname "MINX" who made significant contributions in various fields. One such person was Sir William Minx (1801-1879), a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Royal Albert Hall.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Minx

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

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

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