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

Muneton, 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 Muneton surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Muneton in America

Muneton is the 32676th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Muneton surname appeared 703 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 Muneton.

We can also compare 2010 data for Muneton 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 Muneton

The surname Muneton has its origins in Spain, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have originated from the Spanish word "moneton," which means "a small hill" or "a mound." This suggests that the name may have initially been used to identify people who lived near or on a small hill.

One of the earliest documented references to the name Muneton can be found in a manuscript from the Kingdom of Aragon, dated 1187. The manuscript mentions a certain "Juan de Muneton," who was a landowner in the region of Huesca.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various records from the region of Catalonia. A notable figure was Ramón de Muneton, born in 1241, who was a knight in the court of King James I of Aragon. He is mentioned in several chronicles of the time for his bravery in battles against the Moors.

The name Muneton also has ties to place names in Spain. There is a small village called Munetón in the province of Zaragoza, which may have been named after an early family bearing the surname.

In the 15th century, the name Muneton gained prominence in the region of Andalusia. One notable figure was Diego de Muneton, born in 1472, who was a renowned architect and designed several churches and monasteries in Seville and Córdoba.

Another significant individual with the surname Muneton was Juana de Muneton, born in 1539 in Granada. She was a celebrated poet and writer during the Spanish Golden Age and was part of the literary circle that included figures like Lope de Vega and Luis de Góngora.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name Muneton can be found in various historical records from different parts of Spain, indicating its widespread presence across the country.

Miguel de Muneton, born in 1612 in Madrid, was a prominent scholar and translator who played a significant role in introducing the works of classical Greek and Roman authors to Spanish readers.

One of the most recent notable figures with the surname Muneton was Enrique Muneton, born in 1863 in Barcelona. He was a renowned painter and sculptor, known for his works depicting scenes from everyday life in Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Muneton

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

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

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