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UK surname

Minhas

A surname of Portuguese origin meaning "my" or "mine".

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include North Hertfordshire, Birmingham and Ealing.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Minhas is 1,052 in 2011. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

1,022

2016, ranked #5,700

Peak year

2011

1,052 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 1,022 in 2016, ranked #5,700.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Minhas surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Minhas surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Minhas 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
1997 modern 586 #8,283
1998 modern 606 #8,329
1999 modern 650 #7,942
2000 modern 688 #7,592
2001 modern 677 #7,551
2002 modern 714 #7,400
2003 modern 729 #7,154
2004 modern 777 #6,829
2005 modern 806 #6,581
2006 modern 844 #6,355
2007 modern 895 #6,114
2008 modern 908 #6,092
2009 modern 953 #5,983
2010 modern 1,044 #5,673
2011 modern 1,052 #5,580
2012 modern 1,009 #5,695
2013 modern 1,049 #5,610
2014 modern 1,038 #5,684
2015 modern 1,037 #5,643
2016 modern 1,022 #5,700

Geography

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Where Minhas' 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 North Hertfordshire, Birmingham, Ealing and Bury. 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 North Hertfordshire 011 North Hertfordshire
2 Birmingham 036 Birmingham
3 Ealing 026 Ealing
4 Bury 008 Bury
5 Birmingham 031 Birmingham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Minhas

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Minhas

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

Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students

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

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Group profile

Married couples with dependent children are common in this Group, with many parents born in Africa or the EU. The representation of residents amongst different ethnic minority groups is high, particularly for individuals of Pakistani ethnic group. For many residents, English is not their main language, and affiliation to Christian religions is less common. Privately rented terrace properties predominate and levels of overcrowding are high. Part time work is common, with many employed in elementary occupations and sales and customer services. There are also many students living within these areas, and overall unemployment levels are high.

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

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Young Asian Family Terraces

Within London, Minhas is most associated with areas classed as Young Asian Family Terraces, part of Suburban Asian Communities. 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 households with dependent children typically live in terraced housing and are of (non-Chinese) Asian extraction. Individuals with Bangladeshi origins are particularly in evidence. Employment is often in elementary occupations or as process, plant or machine operatives, and part-time work is common. Students are much in evidence.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Minhas 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

Minhas falls in decile 1 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.

1
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Minhas is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 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 Minhas, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Minhas

The surname "MINHAS" is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the Punjab region. It is derived from the Punjabi word "minas," which means "sweet" or "pleasant." The name is thought to have been given to individuals with a friendly and agreeable demeanor or those who possessed a sweet personality.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname "MINHAS" can be traced back to the 16th century in various historical documents and records from the region. One notable mention is found in the "Tuzk-e-Jahangiri," a memoir written by the Mughal Emperor Jahangir, where he refers to a certain "Minhas Khan," who was a nobleman in his court.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name "MINHAS" appeared in several administrative and revenue records of the Mughal Empire, indicating that individuals bearing this surname held positions of authority and influence within the imperial bureaucracy. Additionally, the name is found in some local folklore and ballads from the Punjab region, suggesting its deep-rooted presence in the cultural fabric of the area.

In the 19th century, the British colonial records, such as the "Punjab District Gazetteers," made references to prominent landowners and influential figures with the surname "MINHAS." One such individual was Sardar Kharak Singh Minhas (1832-1903), a renowned leader and philanthropist from the Ludhiana region of Punjab.

Another notable bearer of the name was Sir Faiz Muhammad Khan Minhas (1865-1936), a distinguished politician and statesman who served as a member of the Viceroy's Executive Council in British India. He played a significant role in shaping the political landscape of the subcontinent during the early 20th century.

In more recent times, the surname "MINHAS" has been carried by individuals who have made their mark in various fields. For instance, Munir Ahmad Minhas (1923-2003) was a prominent Pakistani diplomat and served as the country's ambassador to several nations, including the United States and the United Kingdom.

It is worth mentioning that the surname "MINHAS" is also found in other regions of the Indian subcontinent, such as Pakistan and Bangladesh, due to the shared cultural and linguistic ties with the Punjab region. However, its origins are firmly rooted in the fertile lands of the Punjab, where it has been a part of the region's rich tapestry for centuries.

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FAQ

Minhas surname: questions and answers

How common is the Minhas surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 1,022 in 2016. That gives Minhas a modern rank of #5,700.

What does the Minhas surname mean?

A surname of Portuguese origin meaning "my" or "mine".

What does the Minhas map show?

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