2000
#119,644
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 134
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Monkres
A surname possibly derived from a monastic order or a placename related to monks.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Monkres. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Monkres 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
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Monkres in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Monkres, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.3%) and Hispanic (5.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Monkres
The surname MONKRES is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English words "munuc" meaning "monk" and "res" meaning "dwelling" or "abode." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a monastery or had some association with a monastic community.
The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 13th century. One notable example is found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which documented landowners and their properties. The entry "Richard de Monkres" is listed as holding land in Oxfordshire.
In the 14th century, the surname appears in various spellings, such as "Muncres," "Munkres," and "Munckeres." These variations reflect the inconsistencies in spelling during that time period before standardization became more widespread.
During the 15th century, the name MONKRES was associated with a notable figure, Sir John Monkres (c. 1420-1492). He was a prominent landowner and member of the gentry in Gloucestershire. Records show that he served as a member of parliament and held positions of authority within the local government.
Another individual of note was William Monkres (1567-1641), a scholar and clergyman who attended Oxford University. He later became the rector of St. Mary's Church in Berkshire and was known for his theological writings.
In the 17th century, the name appears in parish records from various parts of England, including Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Essex. One notable bearer was Thomas Monkres (1612-1678), a merchant and ship owner who traded with the American colonies.
The 18th century saw the birth of James Monkres (1738-1810), a prominent industrialist and inventor. He is credited with developing innovative techniques for the production of textiles and played a significant role in the Industrial Revolution.
Throughout its history, the surname MONKRES has maintained a presence in various regions of England, though it has never been among the most common surnames. Despite its relatively low frequency, the name has persisted and continues to be carried by families with roots in different parts of the country.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Monkres
Among Census respondents with the surname Monkres, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.3%) and Hispanic (5.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Monkres 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 Monkres surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.3% · 93
- Two or more races7.3% · 8
- Hispanic or Latino5.5% · 6
- Black or African American1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Monkres
Monkres appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-28 bearers (-20.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 34,125 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+3 bearers (+2.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,564 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #119,644 | 134 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | -28 bearers (-20.9%) | Down 34,125 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.8%) | Up 3,564 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 Monkres 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 | #153,769 | #150,205 | 2.3% |
| Count | 106 | 109 | 2.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Monkres bearers went from 106 to 109 (+2.8% change). The surname moved up 3,564 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #150,205.
FAQ
Monkres surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Monkres?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Monkres. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Monkres?
Monkres ranks #150,205 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 109 people with the surname Monkres. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), 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 Monkres.
Has Monkres become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Monkres went from 106 recorded bearers to 109. That is an increase of 3 (+2.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #153,769 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Monkres?
Among Census respondents with the surname Monkres, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.3%) and Hispanic (5.5%). 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 Monkres in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.3% (93 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Monkres appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (85.3%), Two or More Races (7.3%), Hispanic (5.5%). 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 Monkres (2000, 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 Monkres mean?
A surname possibly derived from a monastic order or a placename related to monks. 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 Monkres (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 people are called Monkres?
See how many people have the surname Monkres on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.