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

Monka, 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 Monka surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Monka in America

Monka is the 91981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Monka surname appeared 200 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 Monka.

We can also compare 2010 data for Monka 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 Monka

The surname Monka has its origins in the Czech Republic, tracing back to the early 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Czech word "monka," which means "small" or "little." This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a nickname or a descriptive term for someone of small stature or a young person.

During the Renaissance period, the use of surnames became more widespread across Europe, and many surnames were derived from occupations, physical characteristics, or places of origin. The name Monka likely emerged as a surname during this time, specifically in the regions of Bohemia and Moravia, which were part of the Kingdom of Bohemia (now part of the Czech Republic).

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Monka can be found in the parish records of the town of Litomerice, located in the modern-day Ústí nad Labem Region of the Czech Republic. These records date back to the late 16th century and contain entries for individuals with the surname Monka.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the name Monka was Jan Monka, a Czech painter and engraver who lived from 1625 to 1682. He was known for his religious paintings and worked in various churches and monasteries throughout Bohemia.

Another noteworthy individual with the surname Monka was Vaclav Monka, a Czech mathematician and astronomer who lived from 1748 to 1805. He was a professor at the University of Prague and made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics.

In the 19th century, the name Monka appeared in the historical records of the town of Brno, located in the Moravian region of the Czech Republic. One such record mentions a family named Monka who owned a bakery in the town during the 1860s.

The surname Monka can also be found in the archives of the town of Klatovy, situated in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. These records, dating back to the late 19th century, include entries for individuals with the surname Monka who were involved in various trades and professions, such as blacksmithing and shoemaking.

While the name Monka originated in the Czech Republic, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to immigration and migration patterns. However, its roots and historical significance remain deeply tied to the Czech lands and the rich cultural heritage of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Monka

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

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

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