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

Munger, 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 Munger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Munger in America

Munger is the 6079th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Munger surname appeared 5,639 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Munger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Munger 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 Munger

The surname Munger has its origins in Germany and is believed to date back to the 12th century. The name is derived from the Middle High German word "muniger," which means "monk" or "cleric." This suggests that the name may have been initially used to identify individuals who were associated with monastic institutions or the clergy.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Munger can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval documents from the German state of Saxony-Anhalt. In this document, a person named "Mungerus" is mentioned in a charter dated 1189.

As the name spread across various regions of Germany, it underwent several spelling variations, including Munger, Muenger, and Münger. These variations often reflected the local dialects and linguistic influences of the areas where the name was prominent.

Throughout history, the Munger surname has been associated with numerous notable individuals. One such figure was Johann Münger (1573-1630), a German theologian and Protestant reformer who played a significant role in the Reformation movement in the city of Nuremberg.

Another prominent bearer of the name was Johann Friedrich Münger (1755-1798), a German writer and philosopher who was known for his works on aesthetics and literary criticism. His influential book, "Über das Studium der Theorie des Geschmacks" (On the Study of the Theory of Taste), published in 1794, explored the relationship between art and human perception.

In the realm of science, Karl Münger (1805-1883) was a German botanist and physician who made significant contributions to the study of plant physiology and anatomy. He is particularly renowned for his research on the movement of sap in plants and the role of root pressure.

Moving to the 20th century, Hans Münger (1918-1995) was a prominent Swiss architect and urban planner. He was known for his innovative designs that emphasized functionality and sustainability, and his work had a significant impact on the architectural landscape of Switzerland.

Lastly, Wilhelm Münger (1835-1920) was a German-born American businessman and philanthropist. He made his fortune in the textile industry and later became a notable benefactor, supporting various educational and cultural institutions in his adopted city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

While the Munger surname may have originated in Germany, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including North America and other European countries, due to migration and cultural exchange. However, the name's roots can be traced back to its monastic and clerical origins in medieval Germany.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Munger

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

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

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