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

Mundschenk, 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 Mundschenk surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mundschenk in America

Mundschenk is the 133863rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mundschenk surname appeared 126 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 Mundschenk.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mundschenk 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 Mundschenk

The surname Mundschenk originates from Germany, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the German words "mund," meaning "mouth," and "schenk," meaning "cup-bearer" or "butler." The name is believed to have originated as a descriptive occupational surname for those who served drinks or managed the cellars of noble households or monasteries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the "Codex Traditionum Westfalicarum," a medieval manuscript from the 13th century, which mentions a "Conradus Mundschenk" in the year 1239. This suggests that the name was already in use by that time.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Johann Mundschenk was a prominent citizen and merchant in the city of Nuremberg. He is mentioned in various historical records from that period, including the city's council minutes.

During the 15th century, the Mundschenk family rose to prominence in the region of Franconia, with several members serving as officials and courtiers in the service of the Prince-Bishops of Würzburg. One such individual was Hans Mundschenk, who lived from 1430 to 1498 and held the position of Hofmeister (court steward) to the Prince-Bishop.

Another notable bearer of the name was Konrad Mundschenk, born in 1525, who was a respected jurist and legal scholar. He authored several influential works on German law and served as a judge in the imperial court of the Holy Roman Empire.

In the 17th century, Johann Philipp Mundschenk (1620-1688) was a noted theologian and church leader. He served as a pastor in various German cities and published several works on religious topics, including a commentary on the Book of Revelation.

While the name Mundschenk is not as common today as it once was, it remains a part of Germany's rich cultural heritage, reflecting the importance of hospitality and service in the country's historical traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mundschenk

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

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

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