Minyard

Minyard Meaning & Origin

About Minyard
The surname Minyard is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "mynweard," which means "guardian" or "protector." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who held a position of authority or responsibility, such as a guardian or overseer. Over time, the name Minyard has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Minyard: 2,477
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,514
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.84

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MNRT
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M05063
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M IH1 N Y AA0 R D
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɪnjɑrd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MNRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M563

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Minyard in Braille

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

The name Minyard in braille

How to sign the name Minyard using Sign Language

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

The name Minyard in sign language

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