Minter

Minter is a surname of English origin, prevalent in the United Kingdom. This surname is of occupational origin, deriving from the Middle English word "mintere", which referred to someone who worked as a moneyer. A moneyer was responsible for minting coins in medieval times.

The first recorded instance of the surname Minter dates back to the 13th century in the city of London. Over the centuries, bearers of the Minter surname have been found across various regions of the UK, including Kent, Sussex, and Essex.

Notable individuals with the surname Minter include Sir James Minter, a distinguished economist, and Sarah Minter, a renowned artist known for her landscape paintings.

The Minter family name is associated with qualities such as craftsmanship, diligence, and tradition, reflecting the historical significance of the profession of moneyers in medieval society.

Today, the surname Minter continues to be present in British society, upholding a connection to the rich history of coin minting and its association with quality workmanship.

There are approximately 1,894 people named Minter in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,402nd most common surname in Britain. Around 29 in a million people in Britain are named Minter.

Surname type: Occupational name

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
  • Christopher
  • David
  • Edward
  • James
  • John
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Robert
  • Stephen
  • Thomas

Female

  • Elizabeth
  • Hazel
  • Helen
  • Louise
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Patricia
  • Rebecca
  • Sarah
  • Sharon
  • Susan
  • Zoe

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