Minion

Minion Meaning & Origin

About Minion
The surname Minion is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "mignon," meaning "darling" or "favorite." It was originally used as a term of endearment or nickname for someone who was beloved or cherished. Over time, it evolved into a surname and was likely given to individuals who displayed qualities of charm, affection, or popularity.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Minion: 476
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 45,026
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MNN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M IH1 N Y AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɪnjən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MNN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M550

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Minion in Braille

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

The name Minion in braille

How to sign the name Minion using Sign Language

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

The name Minion in sign language

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