2010
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Monjure
French surname derived from "mont" meaning "mountain" and likely relating to someone who lived near a mountain.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Monjure. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Monjure surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, 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
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Monjure in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Monjure, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.0%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Monjure
The surname "MONJURE" is believed to have originated in the Normandy region of France during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old French words "mon" meaning "my" and "jure" meaning "oath" or "vow". This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who made a significant oath or vow, perhaps in a legal or religious context.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name is listed as "Monjoure", likely referring to a Norman landowner who settled in England following the Norman Conquest of 1066.
Throughout the Middle Ages, variations of the name such as "Monjour", "Monjoure", and "Mongeor" appeared in various records and manuscripts across northern France and England. These spellings reflect the fluid nature of surnames during that time, as they were often influenced by local dialects and scribal interpretations.
In the 13th century, a notable individual named Richard Monjure was a prominent landowner and knight in the county of Kent, England. He is mentioned in several historical documents related to land disputes and military service during the reign of King Henry III.
During the Renaissance period, a French scholar and author named Jean Monjure (1520-1592) gained recognition for his works on philosophy and theology. He was a professor at the University of Paris and published several influential treatises on topics such as ethics and the nature of the soul.
In the 17th century, a Dutch merchant named Pieter Monjure (1638-1701) played a significant role in the establishment of trade routes between the Netherlands and the East Indies. His journals and correspondence provide valuable insights into the commercial activities and cultural exchanges of that era.
Another notable figure was Sir William Monjure (1745-1819), a British military officer who served in the American Revolutionary War. He was commended for his bravery and leadership during several key battles, including the Siege of Yorktown in 1781.
Throughout history, the surname "MONJURE" has maintained its presence across various regions and cultures, though its exact origins and meaning remain subject to scholarly debate and interpretation.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Monjure
Among Census respondents with the surname Monjure, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.0%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Monjure bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 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.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
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 Monjure surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.5% · 107
- Hispanic or Latino6.0% · 7
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 2
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Monjure
Monjure appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+10 bearers (+9.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 8,358 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | +10 bearers (+9.3%) | Up 8,358 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Monjure surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #152,628 | #144,270 | 5.5% |
| Count | 107 | 117 | 9.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Monjure bearers went from 107 to 117 (+9.3% change). The surname moved up 8,358 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #144,270.
FAQ
Monjure surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Monjure?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Monjure. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Monjure?
Monjure ranks #144,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 117 people with the surname Monjure. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Monjure.
Has Monjure become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Monjure went from 107 recorded bearers to 117. That is an increase of 10 (+9.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #152,628 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Monjure?
Among Census respondents with the surname Monjure, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.0%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Monjure in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.5% (107 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Monjure appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.5%), Hispanic (6.0%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Monjure (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Monjure mean?
French surname derived from "mont" meaning "mountain" and likely relating to someone who lived near a mountain. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Monjure (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Monjure?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.