Mineer

Mineer Meaning & Origin

About Mineer
The surname Mineer is of Dutch origin and is derived from the occupational name "mijnwerker," meaning "miner" in English. It was originally given to individuals who worked in or were associated with mining activities. The name may have been bestowed upon someone who was a miner by profession or who lived near a mine. Over time, variations of the name emerged, including Minear and Miner, as individuals migrated and settled in different regions. Today, the surname Mineer is relatively rare and can be found primarily in the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mineer: 425
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 49,461
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mineer 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 Mineer is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MNR
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AY1 N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmaɪnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mineer in Braille

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

The name Mineer in braille

How to sign the name Mineer using Sign Language

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

The name Mineer in sign language

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