MINTEY
Mintey
Mintey is a British surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. The name is believed to derive from the Old English word "mint", meaning a place where mint plants grow. The surname likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near or cultivated mint plants.
The earliest recorded instances of the Mintey surname date back to medieval England, with variations such as Minte, Mynton, and Munte being used in historical records. Over time, the spelling evolved to the modern form of Mintey.
The distribution of the Mintey surname in the United Kingdom is primarily concentrated in regions such as the South West and South East of England, with notable concentrations in counties such as Surrey, Sussex, and Hampshire.
Individuals bearing the Mintey surname have been attributed to various professions and endeavours throughout history, reflecting the diverse occupations of the British populace. Today, descendants of the Mintey family can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world, contributing to the global diaspora of British surnames.
There are approximately 28 people named Mintey in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Mintey.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andy
- Phillip
Female
- Joanna
- Julie
- Sarah
- Sarah-jane
Similar and related surnames
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