TheNameDBMink
OccupationalMeaning
A surname derived from the mink animal or from a personal name element.
Etymology
The surname may derive from the Middle Dutch 'mink' referring to the animal, or from Germanic personal name roots. It could also be a nickname for someone who trapped or dealt with minks.
About the Mink Surname
A relatively uncommon surname with possible occupational origins related to the mink trade or animal husbandry. The name has scattered distribution across Germanic-speaking regions and their diaspora.
Distribution
Primarily found in Germany, Netherlands, and North America.
Notable Bearers
Unknown