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

Monges, 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 Monges surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Monges in America

Monges is the 66164th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Monges surname appeared 299 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 Monges.

We can also compare 2010 data for Monges 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 Monges

The surname MONGES is of French origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated from the Old French word "monge," which means "monk." This name was likely given to individuals who either lived or worked in monasteries or abbeys.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname MONGES can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landholders in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name is mentioned in connection with the village of Mongewell in Oxfordshire, which may have derived its name from the same root as the surname.

During the 13th century, the surname MONGES appeared in various records across France, particularly in the regions of Normandy and Brittany. Notable bearers of the name from this period include Jean MONGES, a merchant from Rouen born around 1240, and Guillaume MONGES, a landowner in the village of Monges near Dinan, mentioned in a charter from 1278.

In the 14th century, the surname MONGES gained prominence in the region of Burgundy. One of the most notable figures of this time was Jacques MONGES, a renowned scholar and theologian born in Dijon in 1357. He served as a professor at the University of Paris and authored several influential works on canon law.

The 15th century saw the MONGES surname spread to other parts of France, including the Île-de-France region. A notable bearer from this period was Pierre MONGES, a wealthy merchant and landowner from Paris, who was mentioned in tax records dating back to 1472.

As the MONGES surname continued to spread throughout France, it also found its way to other parts of Europe. In the 16th century, a branch of the family settled in the Netherlands, where they became known as "Monges" or "Mong." One notable figure from this period was Jan Monges, a Dutch painter born in Delft in 1548, known for his religious-themed works.

Over the centuries, the MONGES surname has been associated with various professions and achievements, from scholars and clergy to merchants and artists. While the specifics of its origin may be lost to time, the name continues to carry a rich history and connection to its monastic roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Monges

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

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

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