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UK surname

Mina

A surname of Italian origin referring to a mine or a person who worked in or owned mines.

In the 1881 census there were 6 people recorded with the Mina surname, ranking it #32,926 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 338, ranked #13,533, up from #32,926 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Barnet, Shawhead and Whifflet and Waltham Forest.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mina is 338 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 5533.3%.

1881 census count

6

Ranked #32,926

Modern count

338

2016, ranked #13,533

Peak year

2016

338 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Mina had 6 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,926 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 338 in 2016, ranked #13,533.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 41 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Mina surname distribution map

The map shows where the Mina surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Mina surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Mina over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 9 #31,675
1861 historical 10 #32,589
1881 historical 6 #32,926
1891 historical 7 #33,665
1901 historical 41 #29,602
1911 historical 9 #32,754
1997 modern 235 #15,895
1998 modern 240 #16,117
1999 modern 236 #16,404
2000 modern 244 #16,004
2001 modern 240 #15,912
2002 modern 252 #15,714
2003 modern 234 #16,343
2004 modern 247 #15,821
2005 modern 257 #15,365
2006 modern 258 #15,402
2007 modern 271 #15,042
2008 modern 276 #14,994
2009 modern 279 #15,184
2010 modern 303 #14,626
2011 modern 290 #14,933
2012 modern 293 #14,742
2013 modern 325 #13,924
2014 modern 326 #14,006
2015 modern 328 #13,840
2016 modern 338 #13,533

Geography

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Where Minas are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Barnet, Shawhead and Whifflet, Waltham Forest, Doncaster and York. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Barnet 009 Barnet
2 Shawhead and Whifflet North Lanarkshire
3 Waltham Forest 006 Waltham Forest
4 Doncaster 024 Doncaster
5 York 024 York

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mina

These lists show first names that appear often with the Mina surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Mina

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Mina, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Established Multi-Ethnic Communities

Nationally, the Mina surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Mina household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Parents and young children in this Group are drawn from diverse ethnic backgrounds in broadly similar proportions. Employment is typically in elementary occupations, though workers in professional, intermediate or skilled trades occupations are also present. The residential landscape is dominated by terraced housing, although semi-detached houses and flats are also present. This Group is found in London and in many provincial towns and cities throughout the U.K.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Mina is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Mina is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Mina falls in decile 2 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Mina is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Mina, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Mina

The surname MINA has its origins in Spain, where it emerged during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "mina," which means "mine" or "vein of ore." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who worked in mines or resided in areas known for mining activities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname MINA can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The Domesday Book mentions a landowner named Willelmus de la Mina, indicating that the name had already spread beyond Spain by the 11th century.

During the 13th century, the surname MINA appeared in various historical records across Spain, including the Libro de Repartimiento, a document detailing the distribution of land and properties among Christian settlers in the newly conquered territories of Andalusia. This document mentions individuals with the surname MINA residing in the regions of Seville and Cordoba.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the surname MINA was Juan Alonso de Mina, a Spanish explorer and conquistador born around 1350. He played a significant role in the exploration and conquest of the Canary Islands, and his name is associated with the island of La Palma, where he established settlements.

Another prominent individual with the surname MINA was Francisco Espoz y Mina (1781-1836), a Spanish guerrilla leader who fought against the French during the Peninsular War. His successful military campaigns and leadership earned him recognition as a national hero in Spain.

In the 19th century, the surname MINA gained further prominence with the Mexican general and politician Xavier Mina (1789-1817). Born in Spain, he fought for Mexican independence and led a revolutionary movement against the Spanish colonial rule. Despite his eventual execution, Mina's legacy as a patriot and champion of Mexican freedom remains significant.

Other notable individuals with the surname MINA include the Spanish painter José Mina (1795-1868), known for his portraits and historical paintings, and the Mexican painter and sculptor Jesús F. Mina (1890-1969), whose works are celebrated for their depiction of indigenous themes and Mexican culture.

The surname MINA has also been associated with various place names, such as Mina de Riotinto in Spain, a town renowned for its mining history, and Mina, a municipality in the Mexican state of Nuevo León, which may have derived its name from the surname itself.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Mina families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Mina surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Ayrshire leads with 1 Minas recorded in 1881 and an index of 22.88x.

County Total Index
Ayrshire 1 22.88x
Caernarfonshire 1 42.37x
Essex 1 8.67x
Lanarkshire 1 5.29x
Lancashire 1 1.44x
Surrey 1 3.51x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Bootle Cum Linacre in Lancashire leads with 1 Minas recorded in 1881 and an index of 181.82x.

Place Total Index
Bootle Cum Linacre 1 181.82x
Glasgow 1 29.76x
Llandudno 1 1250.00x
Richmond 1 250.00x
Sorn 1 1111.11x
West Ham 1 39.22x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Mina surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Alice 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Mina surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Cornelius 1
James 1
Joseph 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Mina households.

FAQ

Mina surname: questions and answers

How common was the Mina surname in 1881?

In 1881, 6 people were recorded with the Mina surname. That placed it at #32,926 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Mina surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 338 in 2016. That gives Mina a modern rank of #13,533.

What does the Mina surname mean?

A surname of Italian origin referring to a mine or a person who worked in or owned mines.

What does the Mina map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Mina bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.