How common is the Minot surname?

There are approximately 3,000 people with the surname Minot in the United States.

Are there Minot soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 76 soldiers with the Minot surname appear in Civil War records.

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Q: What does the surname Minot mean?

The surname Minot means "A surname derived from a diminutive form meaning small or petite.". It is of French/Norman origin.

Descriptive

Meaning

A surname derived from a diminutive form meaning small or petite.

Etymology

The name likely derives from Old French 'minet' or 'minot', a diminutive suffix applied to personal names or descriptive terms. It may also relate to a unit of measurement used in medieval France.

About the Minot Surname

A French surname with possible diminutive origins suggesting smallness or youth. The name has some presence in North America due to colonial settlement patterns.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 3,000 bearers in the United States #2,235 most common surname

Rare Common

Found in France and North America, particularly in New England.

Minot Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Minot Surname

Grafton Minot

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Quick Facts

Origin: French/Norman
Classification: Descriptive
Earliest Record: 13th century
Estimated Bearers: 3,000

War Records

76 soldiers with the Minot surname found in Civil War records.

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