Find out how popular the last name Mon is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Mon.

Mon, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Mon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mon in America

Mon is the 21717th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mon surname appeared 1,198 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Mon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mon to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Mon

The surname "Mon" has its origins in France, where it first emerged in the early 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "mont," meaning "hill" or "mountain." This suggests that the name may have initially been used to identify individuals who lived in hilly or mountainous regions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Livre des Mestiers, a medieval document from Paris dating back to the late 13th century. It mentions a Jacques Mon, a baker by trade, indicating that the name was already in use among commoners during that time.

The Mon surname also appears in various historical records and manuscripts throughout the centuries. For example, in the 14th century, a Jean Mon is mentioned in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Saint-Victor de Marseille, a collection of charters and documents related to the Abbey of Saint-Victor in Marseille.

During the 16th century, the name gained prominence with the birth of Guillaume Mon (1520-1588), a renowned French poet and satirist. His works, which often criticized the Catholic Church and the nobility, earned him both praise and controversy in his time.

Another notable figure bearing the Mon surname was Jacques Mon (1618-1676), a French painter and engraver. He is best known for his intricate etchings and engravings, many of which depicted religious scenes and landscapes.

In the 18th century, the name is associated with François Mon (1733-1801), a French architect who designed several notable buildings in Paris, including the Palais de la Monnaie (Paris Mint) and the Théâtre de l'Odéon.

Moving into the 19th century, the name gained international recognition with the birth of Jean-Baptiste Mon (1808-1876), a French-American botanist and horticulturist. He is credited with introducing numerous plant species to the United States, including several varieties of grapes and other fruits.

The surname "Mon" can also be found in various place names throughout France, such as Mont-sur-Gissey, a commune in the Meuse department, and Mont-Dol, a commune in the Ille-et-Vilaine department. These place names further reinforce the connection between the surname and its geographical origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mon

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Mon.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Mon was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Mon has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Mon was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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