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

Monical, 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 Monical surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Monical in America

Monical is the 43206th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Monical surname appeared 500 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 Monical.

We can also compare 2010 data for Monical 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 Monical

The surname MONICAL has its origins in France, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated as a locational surname, derived from a place name in the region of Normandy. The earliest recorded spelling of the name appears to be "de Monicault" or "de Monicale," referring to someone who hailed from a particular town or village.

In the 12th century, during the reign of King Richard I, the name MONICAL can be found in the Dives Rolls, a collection of ancient records documenting the names of Norman nobles who accompanied the king on his crusade to the Holy Land. This historical reference suggests that the MONICAL family lineage may have played a role in these military expeditions.

The name's evolution over the centuries has seen various spellings, such as "Monnicault," "Monnycal," and "Monyckall," reflecting regional dialects and scribal variations. It is also possible that the name has connections to the Old French word "monic," meaning "monk," which could indicate an association with a religious order or monastery.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the MONICAL surname was Sir Robert Monical, a 14th-century knight who fought alongside King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War against France. His bravery and valor were recognized, and he was granted lands in the county of Somerset, England, where the family established a presence.

Another notable figure was Jeanne Monical, born in 1492, a renowned weaver and textile artist from the town of Arras in northern France. Her intricate tapestries adorned the homes of noble families and were highly sought after during the Renaissance.

In the 16th century, Jacques Monical, a French Protestant, fled religious persecution and sought refuge in the Netherlands. He later settled in England, where his descendants became prominent merchants and traders in the city of London.

During the 17th century, the MONICAL name gained prominence in the New World, with several families emigrating from Europe to the American colonies. One such individual was Pierre Monical, who arrived in Quebec, Canada, in 1658, and became a successful farmer and landowner.

Another notable bearer of the MONICAL name was Elizabeth Monical, born in 1721 in Virginia. She was a respected midwife and healer, renowned for her knowledge of herbal remedies and her compassionate care for mothers and newborns in the colonial settlements.

As the MONICAL surname spread across various regions, it adapted to local languages and customs, leading to variations such as "Monical," "Monicall," and "Monnical." Despite these changes, the name has maintained its unique identity and historical significance throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Monical

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

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

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