2000
#47,654
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 418
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.15
Very Rare Last name
Mondry
A surname of Polish origin meaning "world-wise" or "worldly".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 531 Americans carry the last name Mondry. That puts it at #49,150 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.15 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 645,488 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mondry surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
531
1 in 645,488
Census rank
#49,150
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
463
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 463 bearers of the surname Mondry in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.15 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 49150th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mondry, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.8%) and Hispanic (2.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Mondry
The surname MONDRY has its origins in the Czech Republic, dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old Czech word "můndra," which means "wise" or "learned." The name may have initially been used as a descriptive term for someone who was considered knowledgeable or educated.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the MONDRY surname can be found in the Liber Vetustissimus, an ancient manuscript from the city of Brno, dated around 1460. The name appears as "Mondry" in this document, suggesting that the spelling has remained relatively unchanged over the centuries.
In the 16th century, the MONDRY surname was particularly prevalent in the regions of Moravia and Bohemia. Historical records from this period indicate that several families bearing this name resided in villages and towns throughout these areas.
A notable individual with the MONDRY surname was Jan MONDRY, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in Prague during the late 16th century (c. 1560-1635). His writings on ethics and moral philosophy were widely studied and influential during his lifetime.
Another significant figure was Petr MONDRY (1598-1677), a Catholic priest and theologian from Olomouc. He was known for his extensive knowledge of the Bible and his contributions to religious education in the region.
In the 18th century, the MONDRY name appeared in several church records and property documents in the town of Uherské Hradiště, suggesting that the family had established roots in this area.
One memorable individual from this time period was Václav MONDRY (1712-1784), a respected architect who designed several notable buildings in the city of Brno, including the Church of St. Michael and the Reduta Theatre.
During the 19th century, the MONDRY surname spread further across the Czech lands, with families also settling in regions like Bohemia and Silesia. Josef MONDRY (1821-1892), a prominent businessman and philanthropist from Prague, was a notable figure from this era.
Throughout its history, the MONDRY surname has been associated with individuals who valued education, wisdom, and intellectual pursuits, reflecting the meaning of its linguistic origins.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mondry
Among Census respondents with the surname Mondry, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.8%) and Hispanic (2.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Mondry bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Mondry surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.3% · 432
- Two or more races2.8% · 13
- Hispanic or Latino2.4% · 11
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.3% · 6
- Black or African American0.2% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Mondry
Mondry appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#53,913
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 383
-35 bearers (-8.4%)
Per 100,000 0.13
Rank movement Down 6,259 places
2020
#49,150
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 463
+80 bearers (+20.9%)
Per 100,000 0.15
Rank movement Up 4,763 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #47,654 | 418 | 0.15 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #53,913 | 383 | 0.13 | -35 bearers (-8.4%) | Down 6,259 places |
| 2020 | #49,150 | 463 | 0.15 | +80 bearers (+20.9%) | Up 4,763 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Mondry surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,913 | #49,150 | 8.8% |
| Count | 383 | 463 | 20.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.13 | 0.15 | 19.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Mondry bearers went from 383 to 463 (+20.9% change). The surname moved up 4,763 positions in the national ranking, going from #53,913 to #49,150.
FAQ
Mondry surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Mondry?
Name Census estimates that about 531 living Americans carry the surname Mondry. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 645,488 residents.
How common is Mondry?
Mondry ranks #49,150 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.15 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 463 people with the surname Mondry. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (531), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.15 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.15 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Mondry.
Has Mondry become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Mondry went from 383 recorded bearers to 463. That is an increase of 80 (+20.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #53,913 to #49,150.
What does the Census say about the background of Mondry?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mondry, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.8%) and Hispanic (2.4%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Mondry in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.3% (432 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Mondry appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.3%), Two or More Races (2.8%), Hispanic (2.4%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Mondry (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Mondry mean?
A surname of Polish origin meaning "world-wise" or "worldly". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Mondry (0.15 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Mondry?
Want to know how many people are called Mondry? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.