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

Mounce, 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 Mounce surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mounce in America

Mounce is the 11092nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mounce surname appeared 2,862 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Mounce.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mounce 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 Mounce

The surname Mounce has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be a variant of the Old French surname "Monceaux," which was derived from the place name "Monceaux" in Normandy, France. This name is thought to have been introduced to England after the Norman Conquest of 1066.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mounce can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings and population in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appeared as "Mounches" in this historical document, suggesting its presence in England during the late 11th century.

During the 13th century, the name Mounce was found in various records across different counties in England, including Lincolnshire, Yorkshire, and Nottinghamshire. This suggests that the name had spread across various regions of the country by this time.

One notable individual bearing the surname Mounce was Sir Thomas Mounce, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in the 15th century. He was a member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers, one of the oldest livery companies in the City of London, and owned substantial properties in the county of Kent.

In the 16th century, the name Mounce appeared in various spellings, such as "Mownce" and "Mownse," reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation that were common during that era. One notable figure from this period was John Mounce, a scholar and clergyman who lived from 1518 to 1588 and served as the Dean of Christ Church, Oxford.

During the 17th century, the name Mounce was found in various parish records and historical documents across England. One prominent individual was Robert Mounce, a renowned mathematician and astronomer who was born in 1622 and made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics.

In the 18th century, the Mounce family continued to be present in various parts of England, with records showing individuals bearing the name in counties such as Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Derbyshire. One noteworthy figure from this period was William Mounce, a prominent industrialist and philanthropist who lived from 1742 to 1816 and was known for his support of various charitable causes in the city of Leeds.

As the centuries progressed, the Mounce surname continued to be found across different regions of England, with individuals bearing the name making their mark in various fields, including academia, business, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mounce

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

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

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