2000
#128,797
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Moner
A surname referring to a coin maker or minter.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Moner. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Moner 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
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Moner in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Moner, the largest self-reported group is White at 50.0%. The next largest groups are Black (25.5%) and Hispanic (17.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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 The name is listed as "Monere" in this historical document.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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Moner
Among Census respondents with the surname Moner, the largest self-reported group is White at 50.0%. The next largest groups are Black (25.5%) and Hispanic (17.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Moner 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 Moner surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White50.0% · 55
- Black or African American25.5% · 28
- Hispanic or Latino17.3% · 19
- Two or more races4.5% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.7% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Moner
Moner 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
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
-10 bearers (-8.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 18,456 places
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-2 bearers (-1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,193 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #128,797 | 122 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | -10 bearers (-8.2%) | Down 18,456 places |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.8%) | Down 2,193 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 Moner 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 | #147,253 | #149,446 | -1.5% |
| Count | 112 | 110 | -1.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Moner bearers went from 112 to 110 (-1.8% change). The surname moved down 2,193 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #149,446.
FAQ
Moner surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Moner?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Moner. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Moner?
Moner ranks #149,446 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 110 people with the surname Moner. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Moner.
Has Moner become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Moner went from 112 recorded bearers to 110. That is a decrease of 2 (-1.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #147,253 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Moner?
Among Census respondents with the surname Moner, the largest self-reported group is White at 50.0%. The next largest groups are Black (25.5%) and Hispanic (17.3%). 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 Moner in the 2020 Census, accounting for 50.0% (55 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Moner appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (50.0%), Black (25.5%), Hispanic (17.3%). 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 Moner (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 Moner mean?
A surname referring to a coin maker or minter. 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 Moner (0.04 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 many people are called Moner?
For a quick modern take, check how common the surname Moner is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.