Minx

Minx Meaning & Origin

About Minx
The surname Minx is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "mynx," meaning "a cunning or sly person." It is a nickname surname given to someone who was considered clever, crafty, or wily in their behavior or actions. The name may have been bestowed upon individuals who displayed these characteristics or had a mischievous nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Minx: 256
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 75,317
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MNKS
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M IH1 NG K S
🌐 IPA
/minx*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MNKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Minx in Braille

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

The name Minx in braille

How to sign the name Minx using Sign Language

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

The name Minx in sign language

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