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

Munar, 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 Munar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Munar in America

Munar is the 32365th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Munar surname appeared 711 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 Munar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Munar 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 Munar

The surname MUNAR is believed to have originated in Spain during the 16th century. It is likely derived from the Spanish word "muna," which means "desire" or "wish." This suggests that the name may have initially been a nickname or descriptive surname given to someone with a strong ambition or determination.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MUNAR surname can be found in the baptismal records of the Church of San Miguel in Seville, Spain, where a child named Juan Munar was baptized in 1587. This indicates that the name was already established in the region by the late 16th century.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the MUNAR surname began to appear in various historical documents and records across Spain. For instance, the name is mentioned in the 1678 census of the city of Valencia, where several MUNAR families were listed as residents.

In the 19th century, the MUNAR name gained prominence with the birth of Antonio Munar y Borras (1807-1888), a prominent Spanish painter known for his landscapes and historical scenes. Another notable figure was José Munar y Benet (1852-1926), a Catalan architect who designed several iconic buildings in Barcelona, including the Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau.

As the MUNAR surname spread beyond Spain, it also gained recognition in other parts of the world. One notable example is Julio Munar (1890-1962), a Cuban composer and pianist who contributed significantly to the development of Cuban popular music.

In the 20th century, the MUNAR name continued to be carried by individuals of note, such as Bernardo Munar (1917-1990), a Spanish politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Congress of Deputies, and Margarita Munar (born 1941), a Spanish actress and film director known for her work in the Spanish cinema.

While the MUNAR surname has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including Latin America, where individuals with this surname can be found in countries like Cuba, Mexico, and Argentina.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Munar

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

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

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