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

Monan, 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 Monan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Monan in America

Monan is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Monan surname appeared 111 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 Monan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Monan 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 Monan

The surname Monan has its roots in the Gaelic language and is believed to have originated in Scotland during the medieval period. It is derived from the Gaelic word "monadh," which means "hill" or "mountain," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who lived near or on a hill or mountainous region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Monan can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, which documented the names of Scottish noblemen who swore fealty to King Edward I of England. This historical document mentions a "Gillebride Monath," which is likely an early variant spelling of the name.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name Monan was prevalent in the Scottish Highlands, particularly in the regions of Argyll and Inverness-shire. Historical records from this period show variations in the spelling, such as "Monane," "Monand," and "Monath."

Notable individuals with the surname Monan include Sir John Monan (1560-1631), a Scottish laird and landowner from Argyll, who was known for his involvement in the Clan feuds of the time. Another prominent figure was Archibald Monan (1685-1756), a Scottish merchant and trader who established trading routes between Scotland and the American colonies.

In the 18th century, the Monan family had a strong presence in the Outer Hebrides, particularly on the Isle of Lewis. Records from this period mention Angus Monan (1720-1792), a respected crofter and Elder of the Presbyterian Church in Stornoway.

As the Monan family spread across Scotland and beyond, the name evolved to include variations such as "Monahan" and "Monaghan," which are more commonly found in Ireland. One notable individual with this variant spelling was John Monaghan (1825-1899), a Scottish-born businessman and philanthropist who made his fortune in Australia.

Throughout history, the surname Monan has been associated with several place names in Scotland, such as Monan's Croft on the Isle of Skye and Monan's Hill in Aberdeenshire. These place names further reinforce the connection between the surname and its geographical origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Monan

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

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 Monan 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 Monan 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 Monan was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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