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

Muennich, 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 Muennich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Muennich in America

Muennich is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Muennich surname appeared 102 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 Muennich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Muennich 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 Muennich

The surname MUENNICH originated in Germany, likely in the late medieval period around the 13th or 14th century. It is derived from the German word "München," which means "Munich," the capital city of Bavaria. The name likely originated as a locational surname, referring to someone who hailed from or lived near the city of Munich.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MUENNICH can be found in the Kirchenbücher (church records) of various German regions, dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries. These records often listed individuals with variations of the spelling, such as Münich, Muenich, or Münnich.

In the late 16th century, a notable figure named Hans MUENNICH (1553-1617) was a prominent German printer and publisher based in Wittenberg, where he worked closely with Martin Luther and the early Protestant reformers. His printing press played a crucial role in disseminating the works of the Reformation movement throughout Germany and beyond.

Another historical figure with the surname MUENNICH was Johann Ernst MUENNICH (1684-1767), a Russian field marshal of German descent. He served under Peter the Great and played a significant role in the Russo-Turkish Wars of the early 18th century, earning him a reputation as one of Russia's most successful military commanders.

In the 19th century, a German philosopher named Richard MUENNICH (1822-1890) gained recognition for his work on ethics and moral philosophy. He was a proponent of the Kantian tradition and wrote extensively on the concept of duty and its relation to morality.

During the same period, a notable figure in the field of medicine was Wilhelm MUENNICH (1836-1901), a German physician and surgeon who made significant contributions to the study of orthopedics and the treatment of bone fractures and deformities.

Another prominent individual with the surname MUENNICH was Max MUENNICH (1888-1967), a German architect and urban planner who was influential in the modernist movement of the early 20th century. He designed several landmark buildings in Munich and other German cities, showcasing his innovative approach to architectural design.

While the surname MUENNICH has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and immigration patterns. However, its origins can be traced back to the city of Munich and the surrounding regions, where it first emerged as a locational surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Muennich

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

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

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