Mineola is a village in and the county seat of Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 18,799 at the 2010 census.
There may be controversy around the name. Some say it is derived from an Algonquin word meaning “pleasant village” or “a smiling land”. The area was originally inhabited by the Matinecock tribe, and the name Mineola was given to the village by early European settlers in the 17th century. The village of Mineola is located in Nassau County on Long Island, New York.
Others (Wikipedia) suggest the name is derived from an Algonquin Chief, Miniolagamika. It is suggested that it was in 1858 when this land was named after an Algonquin Indian Chief, Miniolagamika meaning, “Pleasant Village”. The name was later shortened and altered to “Mineola”
It is unclear what evidence exists to suggest that Mineola was named after Chief Miniolagamika. While Chief Miniolagamika was an important figure in the history of the area, there is no available evidence to suggest that he is directly connected to the naming of the village.