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

Monay, 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 Monay surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Monay in America

Monay is the 117480th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Monay surname appeared 148 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 Monay.

We can also compare 2010 data for Monay 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 Monay

The surname MONAY originated in France during the medieval period, specifically in the northern region of Normandy. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "monnaie," meaning "coin" or "money." This connection suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in minting, banking, or financial professions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MONAY can be traced back to the 13th century, when it appeared in various legal documents and records from the region of Normandy. These mentions often referred to individuals working as money lenders or merchants dealing with monetary transactions.

During the Middle Ages, the name MONAY was also found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landowners and properties commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname were present in England following the Norman Conquest.

A notable figure with the surname MONAY was Jean MONAY, a French nobleman who lived during the 15th century. He was a prominent landowner and served as a military commander under King Charles VII during the Hundred Years' War against England.

Another historical figure was Pierre MONAY, a French merchant and banker from the 16th century. He was influential in establishing trade routes and financial networks between France and other European nations, contributing to the economic growth of the time.

In the 17th century, a family by the name of MONAY settled in the region of Burgundy, France, where they became renowned winemakers and landowners. One member, Jacques MONAY (1628-1698), was particularly renowned for his contributions to the development of viticulture in the region.

During the 18th century, the MONAY surname appeared in various records from the French colonies in North America, indicating that some individuals with this name had migrated to the New World. One such individual was Pierre-Étienne MONAY (1742-1810), a French-Canadian merchant and explorer who played a significant role in the fur trade and exploration of the western territories.

Throughout its history, the surname MONAY has been associated with a variety of professions, including finance, commerce, agriculture, and military service. Its origins and connections to the monetary and financial sectors have contributed to its enduring legacy and recognition across different regions and time periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Monay

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

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

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