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

Moner, 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 Moner surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Moner in America

Moner is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Moner surname appeared 112 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 Moner.

We can also compare 2010 data for Moner 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 Moner

The surname MONER originated in England during the Anglo-Saxon period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "munere," which means "monk" or "religious person." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived or worked near a monastery or church.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MONER can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name is listed as "Monere" in this historical document.

In the 12th century, the name appeared in various records with different spellings, such as "Moner," "Mounere," and "Monere." These variations were likely due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions at the time.

A notable figure bearing the surname MONER was John Moner, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in London during the 15th century (c. 1430-1492). Records indicate that he owned several properties in the city and was actively involved in trade.

Another individual of note was Sir Thomas Moner (c. 1520-1590), a military commander who served under Queen Elizabeth I during the Anglo-Spanish War. He played a crucial role in several battles against the Spanish Armada and was knighted for his bravery and leadership.

In the 17th century, the name MONER was associated with several places in England, such as Moner's Green in Hertfordshire and Moner's Hill in Oxfordshire. These place names likely derived from individuals bearing the surname who owned land or lived in those areas.

A famous bearer of the MONER name was the writer and philosopher John Moner (1688-1756), who was known for his influential works on ethics and political theory. His seminal book, "The Principles of Morality," published in 1745, was widely read and discussed during the Enlightenment period.

Another notable figure was William Moner (1795-1872), a prominent architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including St. Pancras Station and the Royal College of Surgeons.

While the surname MONER has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and immigration. However, the earliest recorded instances and historical references remain significant in tracing the origins and evolution of this distinctive surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Moner

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

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

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