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

Muncrief, 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 Muncrief surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Muncrief in America

Muncrief is the 106096th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Muncrief surname appeared 168 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 Muncrief.

We can also compare 2010 data for Muncrief 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 Muncrief

The surname Muncrief is of Scottish origin, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the lands of Muncreiff in Strathearn, Perthshire. The name is derived from the Gaelic words 'monadh' meaning 'hill' and 'criadh' meaning 'clay', suggesting a connection to a clayey hill or hillside.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland from 1542, where a John Muncreif is mentioned. The Muncrief family was prominent in the area of Perthshire during the 16th and 17th centuries, with several members holding positions of importance.

In 1611, Robert Muncrief was appointed as the minister of Arngask, a parish in Perthshire. He served in this role until his death in 1636. During his tenure, he was known for his dedication to the Presbyterian cause and his active participation in the religious controversies of the time.

Another notable figure was Sir Thomas Muncrief, who lived in the late 17th century. He was a prominent landowner and served as a member of the Scottish Parliament, representing Perthshire in the early 1700s.

In the 18th century, the Muncrief family continued to hold significant landholdings in Perthshire and surrounding areas. James Muncrief, born in 1718, was a respected lawyer and served as the Sheriff-Depute of Perthshire for several years.

Moving into the 19th century, John Muncrief, born in 1823, was a renowned Scottish artist known for his landscape paintings. He was heavily influenced by the Scottish Highlands and his works captured the rugged beauty of the region.

It is worth noting that variations in spelling have existed throughout the history of this surname, including Moncreiff, Moncrief, and Moncrieff. Despite these variations, the name's origins and connection to the Perthshire region have remained consistent.

While the Muncrief surname is not as widespread as some other Scottish names, it has a rich history deeply rooted in the landscapes and traditions of Perthshire. From ministers and landowners to artists, the Muncrief family has left an indelible mark on the cultural and historical tapestry of Scotland.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Muncrief

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

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

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