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

Monke, 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 Monke surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Monke in America

Monke is the 111426th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Monke surname appeared 158 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 Monke.

We can also compare 2010 data for Monke 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 Monke

The surname MONKE has its origins in England, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "munuc," which means "monk" or "one who lives in solitude." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to an ancestor who was a monk or lived a monastic lifestyle.

During the medieval period, the MONKE surname was concentrated primarily in the counties of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which lists a Richard Monke from Lincolnshire.

Over the centuries, the name underwent various spelling variations, including Monck, Moncke, and Munnck. These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling practices of the time.

In the 16th century, the MONKE surname gained prominence with the rise of George Monck, 1st Duke of Albemarle (1608-1670), a prominent military leader and politician during the English Civil War and the Restoration period. His successful role in facilitating the return of Charles II to the English throne earned him significant recognition and honors.

Another notable figure bearing the MONKE surname was William Munck (1571-1630), an English politician and Member of Parliament for Wallingford in 1621. He served as a Justice of the Peace for Berkshire and was involved in various local administrative roles.

In the literary world, Mary Moncke (1669-1715) was an English writer and poet whose works, although not widely known today, were published and circulated during her lifetime.

The MONKE surname also appeared in historical records related to land ownership and taxation. For instance, the Domesday Book of 1086 mentions a landowner named Alric Monc in Sussex.

Additionally, the surname has been associated with various place names, such as Monkton in Yorkshire and Monkwood in Worcestershire, further reinforcing its connection to monastic origins.

While the MONKE surname is not among the most common in England, it has a rich historical legacy that spans centuries, with notable individuals contributing to various fields, including military, politics, literature, and local administration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Monke

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

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

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