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UK surname

Mingo

Derived from the Native American word for "chief" or "headman," originally given to a leader of the Iroquois people.

In the 1881 census there were 84 people recorded with the Mingo surname, ranking it #21,690 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 222, ranked #18,277, up from #21,690 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Allington, East, Plymouth St Andrew (incl. Eddystone Lighthouse in 1841) and Stokenham. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Cornwall, East Devon and South Hams.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mingo is 243 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 164.3%.

1881 census count

84

Ranked #21,690

Modern count

222

2016, ranked #18,277

Peak year

2010

243 bearers

Map years

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1901 to 2016

Key insights

  • Mingo had 84 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #21,690 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 222 in 2016, ranked #18,277.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 136 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Mingo surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mingo surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Mingo 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 62 #22,232
1861 historical 42 #28,691
1881 historical 84 #21,690
1891 historical 77 #27,169
1901 historical 129 #19,735
1911 historical 136 #18,962
1997 modern 198 #17,729
1998 modern 201 #18,047
1999 modern 212 #17,611
2000 modern 210 #17,670
2001 modern 207 #17,573
2002 modern 211 #17,696
2003 modern 229 #16,601
2004 modern 231 #16,591
2005 modern 221 #17,028
2006 modern 220 #17,204
2007 modern 214 #17,688
2008 modern 220 #17,544
2009 modern 233 #17,241
2010 modern 243 #17,100
2011 modern 243 #16,968
2012 modern 221 #17,979
2013 modern 231 #17,703
2014 modern 226 #18,088
2015 modern 229 #17,846
2016 modern 222 #18,277

Geography

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Where Mingos are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Allington, East, Plymouth St Andrew (incl. Eddystone Lighthouse in 1841), Stokenham, St Thomas the Apostle, Whitestone and Whimple. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Cornwall, East Devon and South Hams. 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 Allington, East Devon
2 Plymouth St Andrew (incl. Eddystone Lighthouse in 1841) Devon
3 Stokenham Devon
4 St Thomas the Apostle, Whitestone Devon
5 Whimple Devon

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Cornwall 030 Cornwall
2 Cornwall 019 Cornwall
3 East Devon 004 East Devon
4 South Hams 010 South Hams
5 South Hams 006 South Hams

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mingo

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Mingo

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

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Rural Amenity

Nationally, the Mingo surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Rural Amenity, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Mingo household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group comprises older parents or retirees, with no resident dependent children, and with the lowest residential densities in this Supergroup. Predominantly UK-born, residents typically live in detached houses, although others do live in semi-detached and terraced properties. The level of multiple car ownership is the highest in this Supergroup. Most houses are owner occupied although social renting is also present. Many concentrations occur in high amenity rural locations, such as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Mingo is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

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

Mingo 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.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Mingo falls in decile 4 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

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 Mingo is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 25-30 mbit/s.

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

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Mingo

The surname Mingo originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish personal name Domingo, which itself comes from the Latin name Dominicus, meaning "of the Lord." The Spanish word "mingo" is a diminutive form of Domingo.

In the 13th century, records show the name Mingo appearing in various regions of Spain, including Castile and Aragon. It was particularly common in the northern Spanish provinces of Asturias and Cantabria, where surnames based on personal names were widespread.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Mingo can be found in the "Libro Becerro de las Behetrías de Castilla," a medieval census document from the 14th century. This document lists several individuals with the surname Mingo in various villages across Castile.

In the 15th century, the surname Mingo was also present in the "Repartimiento de Tenerife," a document detailing the distribution of land and properties in the Canary Islands after the Spanish conquest. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname may have been involved in the colonization of the Canary Islands.

Over the centuries, the surname Mingo has been associated with several notable individuals. One of the earliest was Juan Mingo, a Spanish explorer and conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés in the early 16th century.

Another notable bearer of the surname was Pedro Mingo, a Spanish soldier and adventurer who served under the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro during the conquest of Peru in the 16th century.

In the 17th century, Sebastián Mingo was a renowned Spanish painter known for his religious works and portraits. He was active in Madrid and Valladolid during the Golden Age of Spanish art.

Moving into the 18th century, José Mingo was a Spanish naval officer and explorer who commanded several expeditions to the Pacific Northwest, surveying the coastline and islands in the region.

In the 19th century, Manuel Mingo was a prominent Spanish politician and statesman who served as the Prime Minister of Spain from 1836 to 1837 during the reign of Queen Isabella II.

While the surname Mingo has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including Latin America and other Spanish-speaking regions, due to migration and colonization.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Mingo families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Mingo 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. Devon leads with 64 Mingos recorded in 1881 and an index of 37.08x.

County Total Index
Devon 64 37.08x
Dorset 6 11.03x
Cornwall 5 5.33x
Middlesex 5 0.60x
Durham 4 1.62x
Royal Navy 1 10.12x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Stokenham in Devon leads with 10 Mingos recorded in 1881 and an index of 2040.82x.

Place Total Index
Stokenham 10 2040.82x
Charleton 7 4375.00x
Colaton Raleigh 7 3333.33x
East Allington 6 4000.00x
Stinsford 6 6000.00x
Tormoham 6 82.19x
Gorran 5 1923.08x
Buckland Tout Sts 4 40000.00x
Stranton 4 48.19x
Whimple 4 2105.26x
Wolborough 4 183.49x
Barnstaple 3 110.70x
Exeter Heavitree 3 232.56x
Islington London 3 3.73x
Ashwater 2 833.33x
Dartmouth St Savior 2 952.38x
Exeter St Sidwell 2 50.63x
Marystow 2 1818.18x
Shoreditch London 2 5.56x
Stonehouse East 2 227.27x
Royal Navy 1 11.83x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Susan 5
Alice 3
Elizabeth 3
Ellen 3
Louisa 3
Clara 2
Jane 2
Mary 2
Matida 2
Ada 1
Amelia 1
Ann 1
Anna 1
Annie 1
Caroline 1
Catherine 1
E. 1
Emma 1
Florence 1
Frances 1
Georgina 1
Lavina 1
Lavinia 1
Rebecca 1
Rosa 1
Sarah 1
Thurza 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 10
Samuel 7
George 4
James 3
William 3
Ernest 2
Frank 2
Albert 1
Harry 1
Henry 1
Jas. 1
Peter 1
Phillip 1
Reuben 1
Roger 1
Wilfred 1
Wm. 1
Wm.J. 1

FAQ

Mingo surname: questions and answers

How common was the Mingo surname in 1881?

In 1881, 84 people were recorded with the Mingo surname. That placed it at #21,690 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Mingo surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 222 in 2016. That gives Mingo a modern rank of #18,277.

What does the Mingo surname mean?

Derived from the Native American word for "chief" or "headman," originally given to a leader of the Iroquois people.

What does the Mingo map show?

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