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

Muncher, 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 Muncher surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Muncher in America

Muncher is the 83541st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Muncher surname appeared 225 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 Muncher.

We can also compare 2010 data for Muncher 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 Muncher

The surname MUNCHER is believed to have originated in Germany, with its earliest known usage dating back to the 12th century. It is thought to have derived from the Middle High German word "munchen," which referred to a monk or a member of a monastic order. This suggests that the name may have initially been used to identify individuals who worked or lived in close proximity to monasteries or religious institutions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MUNCHER can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of historical documents from the region of Saxony, Germany. This document, dated around 1180, mentions a person named "Henricus Muncher," indicating the presence of the surname in that area during that time period.

In the 14th century, the MUNCHER name appeared in the records of the city of Nuremberg, which was a prominent center of trade and commerce in medieval Germany. The mention of a "Johannes Muncher" in a 1362 document suggests that the name had already begun to spread beyond its initial monastic associations and was being used by individuals engaged in various occupations.

During the 16th century, the MUNCHER name gained some prominence with the birth of Hans Muncher (1505-1567), a German painter and engraver known for his religious works and contributions to the Northern Renaissance art movement. His son, Michael Muncher (1541-1628), also became a notable artist, continuing the family's artistic legacy.

Another notable figure with the MUNCHER surname was Friedrich Muncher (1799-1881), a German historian and author who wrote extensively on the history of the city of Nuremberg and the surrounding region. His works, such as "Geschichte der Stadt Nürnberg" (History of the City of Nuremberg), published in 1856, are considered valuable sources of information on the city's past.

In the 19th century, the MUNCHER name made its way to the United States, with records indicating the arrival of immigrants bearing this surname from Germany. One such individual was Johann Muncher (1825-1901), who settled in Pennsylvania and worked as a farmer, contributing to the agricultural development of the region.

While the MUNCHER surname may have originated from humble monastic beginnings, it has since been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, and immigrants seeking new opportunities in distant lands.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Muncher

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

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

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