2000
#32,652
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 663
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.25
Rare Last name
Myint
A Burmese surname meaning shining or illustrious.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,431 Americans carry the last name Myint. That puts it at #13,685 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.71 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 140,993 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Myint surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Myint with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
2.4K
1 in 140,993
Census rank
#13,685
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.1K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,120 bearers of the surname Myint in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.71 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 13685th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Myint, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 93.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.6%) and White (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Myint
Among Census respondents with the surname Myint, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 93.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.6%) and White (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Myint bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Myint surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander93.6% · 1,984
- Two or more races3.6% · 77
- White1.9% · 41
- Hispanic or Latino0.7% · 14
- Black or African American0.1% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Myint
Myint appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#18,888
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,446
+783 bearers (+118.1%)
Per 100,000 0.49
Rank movement Up 13,764 places
2020
#13,685
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,120
+674 bearers (+46.6%)
Per 100,000 0.71
Rank movement Up 5,203 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #32,652 | 663 | 0.25 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #18,888 | 1,446 | 0.49 | +783 bearers (+118.1%) | Up 13,764 places |
| 2020 | #13,685 | 2,120 | 0.71 | +674 bearers (+46.6%) | Up 5,203 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Myint surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,888 | #13,685 | 27.5% |
| Count | 1,446 | 2,120 | 46.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.49 | 0.71 | 44.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Myint bearers went from 1,446 to 2,120 (+46.6% change). The surname moved up 5,203 positions in the national ranking, going from #18,888 to #13,685.
FAQ
Myint surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Myint?
Name Census estimates that about 2,431 living Americans carry the surname Myint. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 140,993 residents.
How common is Myint?
Myint ranks #13,685 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.71 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,120 people with the surname Myint. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,431), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.71 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.71 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Myint.
Has Myint become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Myint went from 1,446 recorded bearers to 2,120. That is an increase of 674 (+46.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #18,888 to #13,685.
What does the Census say about the background of Myint?
Among Census respondents with the surname Myint, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 93.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.6%) and White (1.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Myint in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.6% (1,984 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Myint appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (93.6%), Two or More Races (3.6%), White (1.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Myint (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Myint mean?
A Burmese surname meaning shining or illustrious. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Myint (0.71 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Myint?
Find out how many people have the last name Myint on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.