MINEAR
Minear
Minear is a surname of English origin, believed to be derived from the Old English word "maegenere," meaning a steward or official responsible for managing an estate. The surname Minear is most commonly found in the Cornwall and Devon regions of England.
The earliest records of the Minear surname date back to the 16th century in Cornwall, where families bearing this name were engaged in various occupations such as farming, fishing, and mining. Over time, branches of the Minear family spread to other parts of England and emigrated to countries like Australia, the United States, and Canada.
Throughout history, individuals with the surname Minear have been involved in a wide range of professions, including agriculture, trade, and military service. The name has also been associated with notable achievements in literature, art, and science.
Today, the surname Minear is relatively uncommon, but those who bear it can take pride in their ancestral connections to the rich cultural heritage of Cornwall and Devon. The Minear family name continues to be passed down through generations, symbolising a legacy of resilience, hard work, and community spirit.
There are approximately 79 people named Minear in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Minear.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- John
- Peter
- Robert
Female
- Anna
- Carole
- Margaret
Similar and related surnames
- Minar
- Minard
- Mina
- Minara
- Minea
- Minari
- Minart
- Minary
- Minaur
- Mineard
- Mineards
- Mineart
- Mineiro
- Miner
- Minerd
- Minero
- Miners
- Minery
- Mineur
- Minier
- Minieri
- Miniero
- Minnaar
- Minnear
- Minner
- Minners
- Minnery
- Minniear
- Minnir
- Minor
- Minors
- Myner
- Myners
- Mynor
- Mignard
- Minaee
- Minards
- Minerds
- Minerve
- Minnard
- Minarik
- Minas
- Monro
- Munro
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.