2010
#145,220
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Mundel
A surname derived from the German word for "guardian" or "protector."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Mundel. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mundel surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Mundel in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mundel, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Mundel
The surname Mundel is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated from the German word "Mund," meaning "mouth," and may have been an occupational name for someone who worked as a spokesman or an orator.
During the 12th and 13th centuries, the name Mundel was predominantly found in regions of southern Germany, particularly in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. It is also possible that the name derived from a place name or a topographical feature, as was common during that era.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Mundel can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of historical documents from the former Duchy of Saxony, dating back to the year 1292. In this document, a certain "Heinricus Mundel" is listed as a landowner in the town of Freiberg.
In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the name Mundel was Johann Mundel (c. 1430-1508), a German theologian and professor at the University of Leipzig. He was known for his writings on canon law and his involvement in the religious debates of the time.
Another prominent individual with the surname Mundel was Hans Mundel (1566-1628), a German painter and engraver from Nuremberg. His works, which included religious scenes and portraits, were highly regarded during the Renaissance period.
In the 18th century, Friedrich Mundel (1735-1798) was a German composer and organist who served at the court of the Prince-Bishop of Bamberg. He is remembered for his contributions to church music and his compositions for organ and other instruments.
Moving into the 19th century, Karl Mundel (1802-1875) was a German architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings in Berlin, including the Neue Wache, a famous memorial and historic landmark.
Throughout history, variations of the surname Mundel have been recorded, such as Mundler, Mundle, and Mundell, reflecting regional dialects and spelling variations common in Germanic languages.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mundel
Among Census respondents with the surname Mundel, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Mundel bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Mundel surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White82.6% · 90
- Hispanic or Latino8.3% · 9
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.7% · 4
- Two or more races3.7% · 4
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Mundel
Mundel appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-5 bearers (-4.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,985 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #145,220 | 114 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.4%) | Down 4,985 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Mundel surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #145,220 | #150,205 | -3.4% |
| Count | 114 | 109 | -4.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Mundel bearers went from 114 to 109 (-4.4% change). The surname moved down 4,985 positions in the national ranking, going from #145,220 to #150,205.
FAQ
Mundel surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Mundel?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Mundel. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Mundel?
Mundel ranks #150,205 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 109 people with the surname Mundel. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Mundel.
Has Mundel become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Mundel went from 114 recorded bearers to 109. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #145,220 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Mundel?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mundel, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Mundel in the 2020 Census, accounting for 82.6% (90 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Mundel appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (82.6%), Hispanic (8.3%), Asian/Pacific Islander (3.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Mundel (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Mundel mean?
A surname derived from the German word for "guardian" or "protector." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Mundel (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Mundel?
If you just want to know how many Americans have the surname Mundel, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.