MINSHALL
Minshall
Minshall is a surname of English origin, believed to be locational in nature. The name is derived from the Old English words "Mynnes-halh," which means "the nook of land of a man called Mynna." This suggests that the original bearers of the surname likely resided in an area named after this Mynna character.
The Minshall surname is primarily found in the Cheshire region of England, with historical records of Minshalls residing in villages such as Acton, Over, and Church Minshull. Members of the Minshall family have been known for their involvement in various trades and occupations, including agriculture, ceramics, and literature.
Notable individuals bearing the Minshall surname include John Minshull, a 17th-century English writer and clergyman known for his works on grammar and language.
Today, the Minshall surname continues to exist in various parts of the United Kingdom and has also spread to other English-speaking countries through migration and settlement. The name has retained its connection to the Cheshire region, serving as a reminder of the familial and historical roots associated with this distinct surname.
There are approximately 1,072 people named Minshall in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,997th most common surname in Britain. Around 16 in a million people in Britain are named Minshall.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
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
- Andrew
- Anthony
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Mark
- Robert
- Simon
- Stephen
Female
- Anna
- Beryl
- Carol
- Deborah
- Emma
- Helen
- Janet
- Jean
- Karen
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sharon
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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