Minter Name Meaning & Origin
/MIN-ter/Minter is most likely a name of American origin.
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Name Origin
The surname 'Minter' is of English origin, derived from an occupational name for a merchant or trader, from Middle English 'minte' meaning 'merchant' or 'trader'. It may also be a variant of 'Minster', referring to someone living near a monastery or church.
Name Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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American (Anglo-American) 63% -
British (Anglo-Celtic) 26% -
Canadian (Anglo-Canadian) 11%
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Name Details
- First Name: Minter
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Unisex
Famous People Named Minter
Notable individuals include Minter Wilson, a British journalist; Minter Ellison, a prominent Australian law firm; and Minter Lane, a fictional character in literature.
Popularity Trend
In 1929, 5 boys in the US were named Minter.
Growth of the name Minter in the US (SSA Data):
Minter Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 7
People with this name tend to be: Analytical, intellectual and spiritual.
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.