MINNIE
Minnie
Origin and Meaning Minnie is a British surname of Scottish origin. It is derived from the medieval Scottish given name Minne, which is a diminutive of Wilhelmina. The name Wilhelmina itself is of Germanic origin, stemming from the elements "wil" meaning "will" and "helm" meaning "helmet" or "protection".
Distribution The surname Minnie is quite rare in Britain, with most occurrences found in Scotland. The name has historical roots in Scotland, particularly in regions like Aberdeenshire and Moray.
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Genealogy The genealogy of the Minnie surname can be traced back through historical records such as parish registers, census data, and wills. Variants of the surname may be encountered due to spelling variations in old documents and dialectal differences.
Coat of Arms The Minnie family may have had a coat of arms registered with the College of Arms. However, the specifics of any heraldic symbols associated with the surname are subject to individual family histories.
There are approximately 55 people named Minnie in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Minnie.
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