MINOR

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Minor

Minor is a British surname of Latin origin, derived from the Latin word "minor" which means "lesser" or "smaller". The surname is believed to have been used to denote someone who was younger in age, smaller in stature, or of lesser importance.

The Minor surname can be found throughout the United Kingdom, with concentrations in regions such as Cornwall, Devon, and Somerset. It is most commonly found in England, where the name has a long history dating back to medieval times.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Minor include John Minor, a prominent 18th-century landowner in Cornwall, and Elizabeth Minor, a suffragette and women's rights activist in the early 20th century.

Variants of the surname Minor include Miner, Mynor, and Minier. The name has also been anglicised to Minors in some cases.

Overall, the Minor surname is a part of the rich tapestry of British surnames, reflecting the diverse origins and histories of the people who have borne it over the centuries.

There are approximately 577 people named Minor in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Minor.

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Alex
Andrew
Christopher
David
James
John
Matthew
Michael
Paul
Philip
Robert
Thomas

Female

Andrea
Ann
Catherine
Diane
Hannah
Janet
Jayne
Jennifer
Nicola
Patricia
Sarah
Susan
Tracey
Tracy
Veronica

Similar and related surnames

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