UK surname

Mintz

A Jewish occupational surname derived from the German word "Münze," meaning "coin" or "mint," referring to a minter or moneychanger.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mintz is 121 in 2007. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

Modern count

2016, ranked #31,945

Peak year

2007

121 bearers

Map years

2006 to 2006

Key insights

• The latest modern count shown here is 93 in 2016, ranked #31,945.
• Within the historical census years, the highest count was 66 in 1911.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Outer Suburbs.

Map

Mintz surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mintz surname density by area, 2006 modern.

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Timeline

Mintz 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
1861	historical	3	#33,861
1891	historical	11	#33,268
1901	historical	41	#29,602
1911	historical	66	#26,249
1997	modern	95	#27,638
1998	modern	99	#27,785
1999	modern	102	#27,468
2000	modern	93	#28,701
2001	modern	95	#28,101
2002	modern	92	#29,040
2003	modern	97	#28,217
2004	modern	103	#27,503
2005	modern	107	#26,875
2006	modern	117	#25,695
2007	modern	121	#25,469
2008	modern	116	#26,510
2009	modern	112	#27,685
2010	modern	112	#28,336
2011	modern	109	#28,653
2012	modern	93	#31,409
2013	modern	98	#31,078
2014	modern	99	#31,186
2015	modern	98	#31,342
2016	modern	93	#31,945

Geography

Where Mintz' 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 Bury, Barnet, Salford and Wycombe. 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	Bury 024	Bury
2	Barnet 032	Barnet
3	Salford 010	Salford
4	Salford 011	Salford
5	Wycombe 021	Wycombe

Forenames

First names often paired with Mintz

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Leah Joanne Miriam Sura Pauline Betty Alexis Belinda Sarah Kitty

Recent male names

David Daniel Jonathan Joseph Howard Cyril Richard Hyman Edward Arthur

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Mintz

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

Outer Suburbs

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

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Group profile

These neighbourhoods are found on the outer edges of many towns and cities. Many residents were born outside the UK. Indian ethnic group representation is high. There are high numbers of families with dependent children aged 5 to 14. Incidences of disability and of provision of unpaid care are low. Neighbourhoods provide a mix of detached housing and flats, and terraced housing is not uncommon. Levels of overcrowding are low and homeownership rates are high. Professional and managerial occupations are prevalent: unemployment is low and education to degree level is the norm.

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

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

Professional Periphery

Within London, Mintz is most associated with areas classed as Professional Periphery, part of Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs. 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 neighbourhoods predominantly house residents aged 45+, with many aged 85+. Most employed residents work in senior roles, and relatively few work in unskilled jobs. Terraced housing is comparatively rare, but communal living is more common. More residents identify as of Indian ethnicity and more affiliate with non-Christian religions. Disability levels are below the Supergroup average.

Wider London pattern

The age distribution of these neighbourhoods is skewed towards the middle-aged and old, although few residents live alone or in communal establishments and numbers of dependent children are around average. Owner occupation is the norm, as is residence in detached or semi-detached houses. Residential densities are low and many households have spare rooms. Most residents were born in the UK and, aside from some identifying as members of Chinese or Indian ethnicities, identify as White. Mixed ethnicity households are rare. Incidence of married couples is higher than average and few individuals have never been married. A large proportion of individuals still in employment work in administrative and secretarial occupations, or in the construction industry. Few residents are students, and many households own more than one car.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Mintz 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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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Mintz falls in decile 6 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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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Mintz 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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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate: White - Other

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

Origin

Meaning and origin of Mintz

The surname MINTZ originated in Germany, specifically in the Rhineland region. It is believed to have emerged in the late Middle Ages, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the German word "Münze," which means "coin" or "money." This suggests that the earliest bearers of the surname may have been involved in minting or money-related professions.

In the early historical records, the name appeared with various spellings, such as Mintz, Minz, Müntz, and Münz, reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling conventions. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in a document from the city of Cologne, dated 1382, which mentions a certain "Johannes Müntz."

The surname MINTZ is also associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest recorded examples is Rabbi Judah ben Eliezer Mintz, a prominent Jewish scholar who lived in the 16th century (c. 1508-1585) and authored several influential works on Jewish law and ethics.

In the 17th century, a notable bearer of the name was Samuel Mintz (c. 1620-1685), a Dutch merchant and financier who was involved in the Dutch East India Company. He played a significant role in the economic and commercial activities of the Dutch Republic during that period.

Another noteworthy individual with the surname MINTZ was Hirsch Mintz (1824-1900), a Polish-born American businessman and philanthropist. He immigrated to the United States in the mid-19th century and established a successful clothing manufacturing business in New York City. Mintz was also known for his charitable contributions to various educational and religious institutions.

In the field of literature, Elijah Moses Mintz (1857-1936) was a prominent American writer and editor. He worked as the editor of several Jewish publications and authored several books on Jewish history and culture, including "The Sages of Israel" and "The Legends of the Jews."

Lastly, one cannot overlook the contributions of Lev Davidovich Mintz (1898-1978), a Soviet writer and playwright. He is best known for his play "The Conspiracy of the Equals," which portrayed the life and struggles of the French revolutionary Gracchus Babeuf.

While the surname MINTZ has its origins in Germany, it has since spread to various parts of the world, with bearers of the name found in countries like the United States, Israel, and Russia, among others.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Mintz surname: questions and answers

How common is the Mintz surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 93 in 2016. That gives Mintz a modern rank of #31,945.

What does the Mintz surname mean?