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

Mongold, 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 Mongold surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mongold in America

Mongold is the 20434th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mongold surname appeared 1,300 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 Mongold.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mongold 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 Mongold

The surname Mongold is believed to have originated in the region of Saxony, Germany, during the late medieval period. It is derived from the Old German word "mang," meaning "many," and "gold," referring to wealth or prosperity. Essentially, the name Mongold translates to "abundant wealth" or "abundant riches."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Mongold can be found in the Würzburg Codex, a 13th-century manuscript that contains a list of landowners and their properties in the region. The name is spelled "Monngoldt" in this document, suggesting that the spelling has evolved over time.

In the 14th century, the Mongold family settled in the town of Halle, located in the present-day state of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. Historical records from this period indicate that members of the Mongold family were prominent merchants and traders, which aligns with the meaning of their surname.

One notable individual with the surname Mongold was Hans Mongold, born in 1525 in Halle. He was a respected goldsmith and jeweler, whose intricate works were highly sought after by nobility and wealthy patrons throughout the region.

Another significant figure was Anna Mongold, born in 1618 in Leipzig, Germany. She was a renowned herbalist and apothecary, known for her extensive knowledge of medicinal plants and her innovative remedies.

In the 18th century, Johann Mongold (1732-1798) was a celebrated composer and organist who served at the court of Frederick the Great in Prussia. His compositions for organ and harpsichord were widely admired and performed throughout Europe during his lifetime.

The surname Mongold also made its way to other parts of Europe, including the Netherlands and France. One notable bearer of the name was Pierre Mongold (1784-1857), a French architect who designed several prominent buildings in Paris, including the Palais de la Bourse (Stock Exchange Building).

While the name Mongold is not as common today as it once was, its historical roots and significance in various regions of Europe are well-documented, reflecting the prosperity and achievements of those who bore this distinctive surname over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mongold

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

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

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