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

Mundy, 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 Mundy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mundy in America

Mundy is the 3752nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mundy surname appeared 9,439 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Mundy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mundy 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 Mundy

The surname MUNDY has its origins in medieval England, originating from the Anglo-Norman French word "munde," meaning "world" or "secular." It was initially used as a nickname for a worldly or secular person, particularly a clergyman who lived outside of monastic life.

The earliest known record of the MUNDY surname dates back to the 13th century, appearing in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire in 1273 as "Willelmus Mundi." This suggests that the name was already well-established in England by this time.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "Mundy," "Mundi," and "Monde," reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation common in medieval times. One notable early bearer of the name was John Mundy, a Member of Parliament for Derbyshire in 1388.

The MUNDY surname is also associated with several place names in England, such as Mundayborough in Norfolk, Mundy in Derbyshire, and Mundy's Farm in Hertfordshire. These place names likely derived from individuals bearing the MUNDY surname who once owned or resided in those areas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MUNDY surname in a historical document is in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Munderic" and "Mundrie." This further solidifies the name's Anglo-Norman roots and its presence in England during the Norman Conquest.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the MUNDY surname, including:

1. Sir John Mundy (1552-1625), an English landowner and Member of Parliament for Derbyshire.
2. Peter Mundy (1600-1667), an English merchant and traveler who documented his journeys to Asia in the 17th century.
3. George Basil Mundy (1808-1876), an English novelist and travel writer best known for his book "Our Antipodes" about his travels in Australasia.
4. Godfrey Mundy (1804-1860), an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Cambridge University and Nottinghamshire.
5. Rodney Mundy (1923-2001), a South African-born British author and journalist who wrote extensively on military history and warfare.

The MUNDY surname has a rich history rooted in medieval England, originating as a nickname for a worldly or secular person. Its presence in historical records, place names, and notable individuals highlights its enduring legacy and significance throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mundy

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

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

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