Minas

Two main origins for the surname:

• Borrowed from Greek Μηνάς (Minás), a patronymic surname.
• Borrowed from Spanish Minas or Miñas.

The given name is from Greek Μηνάς (Minás) and Armenian Մինաս (Minas).

Minas (plural Minases)

1. A surname.
2. A male given name.

• According to the 2010 United States Census, Minas is the 38155^th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 581 individuals. Minas is most common among White (55.94%), Hispanic/Latino (26.51%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (12.56%) individuals.

• Hanks, Patrick, editor (2003), “Minas”, in Dictionary of American Family Names, volume 2, New York City: Oxford University Press, →ISBN, page 593.

• IPA^(key): /mi.na/, /mi.nɑ/

Minas ?

1. a surname, equivalent to English Minas

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Minas

1. (Brazil) Clipping of Minas Gerais (state of Brazil)

• IPA^(key): /ˈminas/ [ˈmi.nas]
• Rhymes: -inas
• Syllabification: Mi‧nas

Minas ?

1. A town in Cuba
2. A city in the Lavalleja Department, Uruguay