How did the mingo tribe gets its tribe name?

The Mingo tribe, historically part of the Iroquois Confederacy, derives its name from the term "Mingo," which is believed to originate from the Word "Mingoes," used by European settlers to describe the tribe's members. The name may also be linked to the Seneca Word "Mingowa," meaning "to go," reflecting their migratory patterns. The Mingo were primarily formed from various Iroquois groups, especially Seneca and Mohawk, who settled in areas around present-day Ohio and West Virginia.