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

Monlyn, 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 Monlyn surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Monlyn in America

Monlyn is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Monlyn surname appeared 105 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 Monlyn.

The history of the last name Monlyn

The surname Monlyn originated in the West Midlands region of England during the late 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "mun" meaning "hill" and "linn" meaning "pool" or "stream." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a hill with a stream or pool at its base.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Worcestershire from 1198, where a certain Robert de Monelyn is mentioned as a landowner. The spelling variation "Monelyn" was also commonly used in medieval records from the West Midlands area.

During the 13th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of England, as evidenced by the appearance of a John de Monlyn in the Assize Rolls of Staffordshire in 1272. This document also mentions a place called "Monlynhull," which could have been named after an early bearer of the surname.

In the 14th century, a prominent figure bearing the name was Sir William Monlyn, a knight who fought in the Hundred Years' War under Edward III. He was born around 1310 and is recorded as having taken part in the Battle of Crécy in 1346.

Another notable individual with this surname was John Monlyn, a merchant and alderman in the city of London in the late 15th century. He served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1492 and is known for his involvement in the construction of the famous Leadenhall Market.

During the 16th century, the name underwent some spelling variations, such as "Monlyne" and "Monlynne." One individual worth mentioning is Thomas Monlynne, a scholar and translator who lived from 1525 to 1597. He is best known for his English translation of the works of the Italian philosopher and humanist, Giordano Bruno.

In the 17th century, the surname appears to have been concentrated in the counties of Worcestershire and Staffordshire, with records showing families such as the Monlyns of Hagley and the Monlyns of Wolverhampton.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Monlyn

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

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 Monlyn 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.

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

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