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

Munerlyn, 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 Munerlyn surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Munerlyn in America

Munerlyn is the 123064th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Munerlyn surname appeared 140 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 Munerlyn.

We can also compare 2010 data for Munerlyn 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 Munerlyn

The surname MUNERLYN is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, with roots tracing back to the Anglo-Saxon era. It is thought to be a locational surname, derived from a place name that may have incorporated elements from Old English words such as "munec" (monk) and "lēah" (meadow or woodland clearing).

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which mentions a person named "Munerlinus" holding lands in Hertfordshire. This entry suggests that the name was already established in England by the late 11th century.

During the 13th century, variations of the name appeared in various historical documents, including the Pipe Rolls of Shropshire, which recorded a "Robertus de Munerleye" in 1275. This spelling likely referred to a place name that has since evolved or become obscured over time.

Notable individuals bearing the MUNERLYN surname include Sir John Munerlyn (c. 1450-1528), a prominent English landowner and knight who served as Sheriff of Worcestershire in the early 16th century. Another notable figure was William Munerlyn (1605-1672), a Puritan scholar and theologian who published several works on religious topics during the English Civil War era.

In the 18th century, a branch of the MUNERLYN family migrated to the American colonies, with records indicating the presence of a Thomas Munerlyn (1725-1802) in Virginia. His descendants later spread to other parts of the United States, contributing to the name's dispersal across the country.

Among other notable individuals with this surname, there was James Munerlyn (1812-1888), a Scottish-born inventor and engineer who patented several innovations in the field of steam engine technology. Additionally, Mary Munerlyn (1876-1949) was a prominent educator and women's rights advocate in the early 20th century, working to establish educational opportunities for underprivileged children in rural areas of the American South.

While the specific origins of the MUNERLYN surname remain somewhat unclear, its history spans several centuries and reflects the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who have carried this distinctive name throughout the ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Munerlyn

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

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

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