About Minto
The surname Minto is of Scottish origin and is derived from the place name Minto in Roxburghshire, Scotland. The name is believed to have originated from the Old English word "myn" meaning "a hill" and the Old English word "tun" meaning "a settlement or enclosure." Therefore, the surname Minto can be interpreted to mean "the settlement or enclosure on the hill."
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The surname Minto is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Minto based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Minto in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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