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

Monkhouse, 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 Monkhouse surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Monkhouse in America

Monkhouse is the 128249th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Monkhouse surname appeared 133 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 Monkhouse.

We can also compare 2010 data for Monkhouse 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 Monkhouse

The surname Monkhouse has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is a locational surname, derived from the place name "Monkhouse" or "Monkhous," which referred to a dwelling or small settlement associated with monks or a monastery.

The name is believed to have originated in Yorkshire, where there were several places known as "Monkhouse" or similar variations. These places were often located near monasteries or religious establishments, and the name likely referred to a house or residence occupied by monks or those affiliated with the monastery.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Monkhouse can be found in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379, where a person named Johannes de Monkhous is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already in use by the late 14th century.

In the 16th century, the name appears in various records, such as the Parish Registers of Ecclesfield, Yorkshire, where a William Monkhouse is recorded in 1537. The surname also appears in the Musters of the Militia for the West Riding of Yorkshire in 1585, indicating its association with the region.

Notable individuals with the surname Monkhouse include:

1. Robert Monkhouse (1726-1800), an English playwright and poet known for his satirical works.
2. William Cosmo Monkhouse (1840-1901), an English poet, and art critic, who served as the Director of the National Gallery in London.
3. Allan Monkhouse (1858-1936), an English dramatist and novelist, best known for his play "The Laughing Woman" (1913).
4. Bob Monkhouse (1928-2003), a renowned English comedian, actor, and writer, who had a successful career in television and radio.
5. John Monkhouse (1684-1745), an English churchman who served as the Archdeacon of Worcester from 1732 until his death.

While the surname Monkhouse has its roots in Yorkshire, it has since spread to other parts of England and beyond. The name reflects the historical connection between certain settlements and monastic establishments, providing insights into the lives and occupations of those who bore the surname in centuries past.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Monkhouse

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

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

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