MINTY
Minty
Minty is a surname of British origin. The etymology of the name is believed to be derived from the Old English word "mynte," which means mint, the aromatic herb. The surname is thought to have originally been an occupational surname for someone who grew or sold mint.
History
The Minty surname has a long history in Britain, with records of its existence dating back several centuries. The name is particularly prevalent in the South West of England, especially in counties such as Somerset and Dorset.
Notable Individuals
- Andrew Minty (b. 1980): British actor known for his roles in various theatre productions.
- Emily Minty (1882-1956): British suffragette and activist who campaigned for women's rights in the early 20th century.
- William Minty (1735-1801): Renowned British botanist and horticulturalist known for his work with aromatic herbs.
Variants
Variants of the Minty surname include Mintey and Mintie. Over time, spelling variations have emerged due to factors such as regional accents and historical record-keeping practices.
References
- Hanks, P., & Hodges, F. (1988). A Dictionary of Surnames. Oxford University Press.
- Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (1997). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 1,139 people named Minty in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,674th most common surname in Britain. Around 17 in a million people in Britain are named Minty.
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Charles
- Christopher
- Damian
- David
- George
- Ian
- James
- John
- Kingsley
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Hannah
- Jacqueline
- Kate
- Laura
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Shona
Similar and related surnames
- Manday
- Mandey
- Mandoy
- Mandy
- Mantay
- Mantey
- Manty
- Maunday
- Maundy
- Menday
- Mendey
- Mendy
- Menty
- Minday
- Mindt
- Mindy
- Minety
- Minitt
- Minnitt
- Mint
- Minta
- Mintah
- Minte
- Mintey
- Mintie
- Mintin
- Mintis
- Minto
- Mintoe
- Mintow
- Mints
- Mintu
- Mintus
- Mintz
- Monday
- Mondaye
- Mondey
- Mondy
- Montey
- Montoya
- Monty
- Mounday
- Mountey
- Mounty
- Munday
- Mundey
- Mundy
- Mundye
- Munty
- Myint
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.