Monger
An occupational surname referring to a dealer or trader, often in a specific commodity.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,776 Americans carry the last name Monger. That puts it at #12,842 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.81 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 123,471 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Monger surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
2.8K
1 in 123,471
Census rank
#12,842
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.8
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.4K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,397 bearers of the surname Monger in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.81 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 12842nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Monger, the largest self-reported group is White at 64.0%. The next largest groups are Black (22.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (7.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Monger
The surname MONGER has its origins in England, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the late 13th century. The name is derived from the Old English word 'mangere', meaning a trader or merchant. This evolved into the Middle English word 'monger', which was used as a suffix added to various trade names, such as fish-monger, iron-monger, or cheese-monger.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname MONGER can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where a William le Monger is listed in Oxfordshire. The name also appears in the Norfolk Feet of Fines in 1310, with a reference to a John le Monger.
In the 14th century, the surname MONGER was particularly prevalent in areas such as Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex, where trade and commerce were thriving. The Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1327 record several individuals with the surname, including Robert le Monger and Walter le Monger in Norfolk.
The surname MONGER can also be found in historical records such as the Descriptive Catalogue of Ancient Deeds, which mentions a John Monger in 1337. In the 15th century, the name appears in the Paston Letters, a collection of correspondence from the Paston family in Norfolk.
Notable individuals with the surname MONGER throughout history include:
1. John Monger (c. 1470 - c. 1550), an English merchant and politician who served as Sheriff of London in 1521.
2. William Monger (c. 1540 - c. 1610), an English clergyman and author who served as the Archdeacon of Sudbury in the late 16th century.
3. Thomas Monger (1589 - 1663), an English lawyer and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Thetford in the 17th century.
4. John Monger (1625 - 1688), an English mathematician and astronomer who contributed to the development of logarithms and the study of celestial mechanics.
5. Mary Monger (1678 - 1749), an English religious writer and Quaker minister who published several works on spiritual matters in the early 18th century.
The surname MONGER has also been associated with various place names throughout England, such as Monger's Green in Suffolk and Monger's Hill in Kent, reflecting the historical presence of individuals with this surname in those areas.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Monger
Among Census respondents with the surname Monger, the largest self-reported group is White at 64.0%. The next largest groups are Black (22.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (7.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Monger bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Monger surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White64.0%
- Black or African American22.9%
- Asian and Pacific Islander7.5%
- Hispanic or Latino2.7%
- Two or more races1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.2%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Monger surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,075 | #12,842 | 1.8% |
| Count | 2,147 | 2,397 | 11.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.80 | 0.81 | 1.3% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Monger bearers went from 2,147 to 2,397 (+11.6% change). The surname moved up 233 positions in the national ranking, going from #13,075 to #12,842.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Monger
FAQ
Monger surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Monger?
The surname Monger holds position #12,842 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 2,776 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.81 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Monger surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Monger, the largest self-reported group is White at 64.0%. The next largest groups are Black (22.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (7.5%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.