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

Mun, 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 Mun surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mun in America

Mun is the 14038th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mun surname appeared 2,146 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 Mun.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mun 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 Mun

The surname Mun has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "mun," which means "hill" or "mound." This suggests that the name was initially given to someone who lived near a prominent hill or mound.

The earliest known record of the name Mun can be found in the Domesday Book, compiled in 1086 under the order of William the Conqueror. This ancient survey documented landowners and their properties throughout England, and it mentions individuals with the surname Mun in various counties, including Wiltshire and Somerset.

During the 13th century, the name Mun appeared in various spellings, such as "Munne," "Monne," and "Monne." These variations were likely due to regional dialects and the lack of standardized spelling conventions at the time. Some early bearers of the name included John Mun, who was recorded in the Pipe Rolls of Warwickshire in 1206, and William Mun, mentioned in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1275.

One notable figure in history with the surname Mun was Thomas Mun (1571-1641), an English writer and economist who is considered one of the founders of modern economic theory. His work, "England's Treasure by Forraign Trade," published in 1664, advocated for the principles of mercantilism and influenced economic policies in England and other European nations.

Another prominent individual with the Mun surname was Sir Thomas Munro (1761-1827), a Scottish soldier and colonial administrator who served as the Governor of Madras Presidency in British India. He is renowned for his contributions to the development of the Madras Presidency and his efforts to reform the land revenue system.

In the 16th century, the surname Mun was also associated with place names, such as Munfield in Hertfordshire and Mundesley in Norfolk. These place names may have been derived from the same Old English word "mun," suggesting that the surname could have originated from these locations.

Other notable bearers of the Mun surname include William Mun (1835-1920), an English clergyman and author, and George Mun (1908-1989), an American lawyer and jurist who served as a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.

Throughout its history, the surname Mun has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including writers, economists, soldiers, administrators, clergymen, and jurists. While its origins can be traced back to medieval England, the name has since spread to other parts of the world, reflecting the diverse journeys and contributions of its bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mun

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

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

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