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

Monin, 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 Monin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Monin in America

Monin is the 54296th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Monin surname appeared 380 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 Monin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Monin 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 Monin

The surname Monin has its origins in France, tracing back to the early medieval period around the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "moine," which means "monk" or "friar," suggesting a connection to religious orders or monasteries.

The earliest records of the name can be found in various regions of northern and central France, such as Normandy, Brittany, and Île-de-France. It is possible that the surname was initially used to identify individuals who had served in monastic communities or had some association with monastic life.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname Monin was Guillaume Monin, a French nobleman who lived in the 13th century. He was mentioned in several historical documents related to the region of Normandy, indicating that the name had already gained prominence in that area during the Middle Ages.

In the 14th century, the Monin family established itself in the town of Dijon, located in the historical province of Burgundy. This region became a stronghold for the Monin lineage, and several notable individuals emerged from this branch of the family. One such figure was Jean Monin, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in Dijon during the late 15th century.

The name Monin also appeared in various records and manuscripts throughout the centuries, including cadastral surveys, tax rolls, and parish registers. For instance, the Monin family is mentioned in the Terrier de Sauvigny, a medieval land registry from the region of Burgundy, dating back to the early 15th century.

As the Monin surname spread across France, it was occasionally associated with different place names or variations in spelling. For example, in certain regions, the name was written as "Monnin" or "Monain," reflecting local dialect and pronunciation differences.

Notable individuals with the surname Monin throughout history include:

1. Edme Monin (1668-1746), a French engraver and printmaker known for his intricate works depicting religious subjects and landscapes.
2. Claude Monin (1742-1808), a French revolutionary and politician who served as a deputy in the National Convention during the French Revolution.
3. Étienne Monin (1774-1848), a French mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to celestial mechanics and the calculation of cometary orbits.
4. Auguste Monin (1835-1912), a renowned French sculptor and medalist, known for his intricate designs and intricate relief work on medals and commemorative plaques.
5. Émile Monin (1868-1941), a French painter and illustrator celebrated for his landscape and genre scenes depicting rural life in France.

While the surname Monin has its roots in medieval France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, carried by descendants of French emigrants and settlers. However, the name remains deeply connected to its French heritage and the rich historical tapestry of the regions where it first emerged.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Monin

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

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

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