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UK surname

Minas

A Latin surname derived from a place name, possibly referring to someone from the Spanish town of Minas.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Walsall, Bromley and Bury.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Minas is 130 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

102

2016, ranked #30,722

Peak year

2010

130 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 102 in 2016, ranked #30,722.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 23 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Suburban Professionals.

Minas surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Minas surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Minas 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 7 #32,070
1861 historical 21 #31,242
1891 historical 23 #32,389
1901 historical 10 #33,026
1911 historical 5 #33,427
1997 modern 91 #28,215
1998 modern 102 #27,314
1999 modern 113 #25,913
2000 modern 100 #27,695
2001 modern 96 #27,976
2002 modern 94 #28,797
2003 modern 98 #28,046
2004 modern 100 #27,964
2005 modern 96 #28,671
2006 modern 103 #27,785
2007 modern 112 #26,800
2008 modern 112 #27,061
2009 modern 122 #26,220
2010 modern 130 #25,775
2011 modern 118 #27,192
2012 modern 99 #30,442
2013 modern 102 #30,415
2014 modern 106 #30,030
2015 modern 98 #31,342
2016 modern 102 #30,722

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 Walsall, Bromley, Bury, Carmarthenshire and Barnet. 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 Walsall 035 Walsall
2 Bromley 020 Bromley
3 Bury 019 Bury
4 Carmarthenshire 004 Carmarthenshire
5 Barnet 009 Barnet

Forenames

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First names often paired with Minas

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Minas

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Minas, 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

Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

Group

Suburban Professionals

Nationally, the Minas surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Suburban Professionals, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Minas household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Employment in this Group is typically in managerial and professional occupations, and education to degree level is common. Residents are typically of working age, many of whom identify with an Indian ethnicity. Households are unlikely to be of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities, and English is not the main language used in some households. This Group is found on the outskirts of most conurbations as well as in the suburbs of some free-standing towns.

Wider pattern

Those working within the managerial, professional and administrative occupations typically reflect a wide range of ethnic groups, and reside in detached or semi-detached housing. Their residential locations at the edges of cities and conurbations and car-based lifestyles are more characteristic of Supergroup membership than birthplace or participation in child-rearing. Houses are typically owner-occupied and marriage rates are lower than the national average. This Supergroup is found throughout suburban UK.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Minas 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

Minas is most concentrated in decile 9 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.

9
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Minas falls in decile 8 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

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

8
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Minas is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

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

9
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Minas

The surname Minas originates from Greece and can be traced back to the Byzantine era, around the 5th century AD. It is believed to have derived from the Greek word "minas," which means "month" or "moon." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who were born during a particular month or had some connection to the moon in ancient times.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Minas can be found in the Byzantine manuscript known as the "Codex Theodosianus," which dates back to the 5th century. This legal code contains references to individuals bearing the name Minas, indicating its usage during that period.

In the 9th century, a notable figure named Minas the Martyr was a Christian saint and military officer in the Byzantine Empire. He was born in Egypt and later executed for his faith in 304 AD. His name and story were widely celebrated, contributing to the spread of the surname.

During the Ottoman era in Greece, which lasted from the 15th to the early 20th century, the surname Minas remained prevalent among Greek families. This period saw the name appear in various official records and documents, further solidifying its place in Greek history.

One of the most famous historical figures bearing the surname Minas was Konstantinos Minas (1851-1913), a Greek military officer and politician who played a significant role in the Greco-Turkish War of 1897. He served as the Prime Minister of Greece from 1917 to 1920.

Another notable individual with the surname Minas was Georgios Minas (1830-1908), a Greek mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics and celestial mechanics, publishing several works during his lifetime.

In the 20th century, Petros Minas (1900-1980) was a renowned Greek sculptor and painter. His works were widely celebrated and can be found in various museums and galleries across Greece and beyond.

The surname Minas can also be traced to certain regions within Greece, such as the islands of the Cyclades and the Ionian Islands, where it was particularly prevalent. Some variations in spelling, such as Mina or Minas, may have existed in different areas or time periods.

Overall, the surname Minas has a rich history deeply rooted in Greek culture and tradition, dating back to the Byzantine era and carrying significance related to the moon and celestial bodies. It has been borne by notable individuals in various fields, including military, politics, mathematics, astronomy, and art.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Minas surname: questions and answers

How common is the Minas surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 102 in 2016. That gives Minas a modern rank of #30,722.

What does the Minas surname mean?

A Latin surname derived from a place name, possibly referring to someone from the Spanish town of Minas.

What does the Minas map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Minas 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.