Minthorn

Minthorn Meaning & Origin

About Minthorn
The surname Minthorn is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "mynster" meaning "monastery" and "thorn" referring to a thorny bush or hedge. It is believed to have originated as a locational surname, indicating that the bearer lived near or worked at a monastery surrounded by thorny bushes. Over time, the surname Minthorn has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Minthorn: 260
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 74375
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MN0RN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M053065
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M IH1 N TH ER0 N
🌐 IPA
/minthorn*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MN0RN', 'MNTRN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M536

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Minthorn in Braille

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

The name Minthorn in braille

How to sign the name Minthorn using Sign Language

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

The name Minthorn in sign language

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