MINTON
Minton
Minton is a distinguished British surname with historical significance. This surname is of Anglo-Saxon origin and dates back to the early medieval period in England. The name is derived from the Old English personal name "Mynting," which is a diminutive form of "Myntha," itself a short form of names such as "Mynheard" and "Mundrinc."
Those who bear the surname Minton are commonly found in various regions across the United Kingdom, with notable concentrations in areas such as Staffordshire, where the Minton family has longstanding ties to the local community. The name has spread to different parts of the world through migration and settlement.
The Minton family has a rich history in the pottery industry, particularly associated with the renowned Minton ceramics company founded by Thomas Minton in Stoke-on-Trent in the early 19th century. Minton china and porcelain are celebrated for their quality and intricate designs, making the family name synonymous with excellence in craftsmanship.
Over the centuries, individuals with the surname Minton have made significant contributions to various fields, including arts, business, and academia, further enhancing the reputation of the name. Today, the Minton surname continues to be borne by individuals who uphold the family's legacy of skill, creativity, and innovation.
There are approximately 1,931 people named Minton in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,340th most common surname in Britain. Around 30 in a million people in Britain are named Minton.
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
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Alison
- Cara
- Elizabeth
- Hannah
- Jacqueline
- Joanne
- Julie
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
- Manaton
- Manattini
- Mandain
- Mandan
- Mandane
- Mandani
- Mandania
- Manden
- Mandeno
- Mandin
- Mandon
- Mandona
- Mannton
- Mantan
- Mantana
- Mantano
- Mantegna
- Manten
- Mantena
- Mantin
- Mantini
- Mantion
- Mantione
- Mantoan
- Manton
- Mantone
- Mantoni
- Manttan
- Mantuano
- Maunden
- Mauntain
- Maunton
- Menden
- Mendina
- Menten
- Mentin
- Mention
- Menton
- Minden
- Minon
- Mint
- Minten
- Mintin
- Minto
- Mintoe
- Mintow
- Mintu
- Moinuddin
- Monaton
- Monden
- Mondin
- Mondini
- Mondino
- Mondon
- Moneton
- Montagna
- Montagne
- Montaigne
- Montain
- Montaine
- Montan
- Montana
- Montane
- Montani
- Montano
- Monteen
- Monteyne
- Montin
- Montini
- Monton
- Montone
- Montyn
- Mountain
- Mountaine
- Mountan
- Mounten
- Mountian
- Mountin
- Mounton
- Mueenuddin
- Mundan
- Mundean
- Munden
- Mundin
- Mundine
- Mundon
- Mundoon
- Mundun
- Muneton
- Muntane
- Muntean
- Munteanu
- Muntianu
- Munton
- Muntoni
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