Min

Min Meaning & Origin

About Min
The surname Min has multiple origins and meanings depending on the cultural context. In Chinese, Min is a surname derived from the name of an ancient state called Min, which was located in present-day Fujian province. In Korean, Min is a surname derived from the Chinese character "閔," meaning "to be quick" or "to be sensitive." It is one of the most common surnames in Korea. In both cases, the surname Min represents a rich historical and cultural heritage.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Min is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Min: 6,982
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,026
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.37

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Min based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Min is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M IH1 N
🌐 IPA
/mɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Min in Braille

Here's how to represent Min in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Min in braille

How to sign the name Min using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Min using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Min in sign language

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