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

Myint, 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 Myint surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Myint in America

Myint is the 18888th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Myint surname appeared 1,446 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 Myint.

We can also compare 2010 data for Myint 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 Myint

The surname "MYINT" is of Burmese origin, tracing its roots back to the ancient kingdoms of what is now Myanmar (formerly Burma). This name emerged during the Bagan period, which spanned from the 11th to the 13th centuries, when the Burmese language and culture flourished.

In the Burmese language, "MYINT" is believed to have derived from the word "မြင့်" (myint), meaning "elevated" or "lofty." It was likely bestowed upon individuals who held high-ranking positions or possessed a noble character. Variations of the spelling include "MYIN" and "MYINT."

Historical records from the Bagan era, such as inscriptions on temple walls and royal chronicles, have documented the presence of individuals bearing the surname "MYINT." One notable figure was Min Kyawzwa Myint, a prominent minister who served under King Alaungsithu in the 12th century.

As the Burmese kingdoms expanded and trade routes flourished, the name "MYINT" spread across various regions of Myanmar. It became particularly prevalent in the central regions around the ancient cities of Bagan and Inwa, as well as in the Irrawaddy River basin.

Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have carried the surname "MYINT." One of the earliest recorded was Thado Myint, a renowned poet and scholar who lived during the Ava Kingdom in the 14th century. In the 18th century, Myint Kyaw was a celebrated military leader who played a crucial role in defending the Kingdom of Ava against Siamese invasions.

During the 19th century, several "MYINT" figures rose to prominence. Hpo Myint was a revered Buddhist monk and scholar known for his contributions to Burmese literature and philosophy. Kinwun Myint, born in 1836, was a prominent statesman and served as the chief minister of the Konbaung Dynasty.

In the 20th century, U Myint Thein (1900-1980) was a respected writer and journalist who played a significant role in the Burmese literary scene. U Thant Myint-U (born 1958) is a renowned historian and author, known for his works on Burmese history and culture.

While the surname "MYINT" originated in Myanmar, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its roots remain deeply intertwined with the rich cultural heritage and history of ancient Burma.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Myint

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

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

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