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

Mungro, 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 Mungro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mungro in America

Mungro is the 103655th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mungro surname appeared 173 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 Mungro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mungro 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 Mungro

The surname MUNGRO has its origins in Italy, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have emerged from the town of Mongrodoro, located in the southern region of Calabria. The name's etymology can be traced back to the Latin word "mongrorium," which translates to "mountain pasture."

In the early medieval period, the MUNGRO name was prominently found in various historical records and manuscripts from the Calabrian region. One of the earliest known references is in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of documents from the Cava de' Tirreni monastery, which mentions a certain Petrus de Mungro in 1275.

The town of Mongrodoro itself is mentioned in several ancient texts, including the "Rationes Decimarum Italiae" (Records of Tithes in Italy), compiled by the Apostolic Chamber during the 14th century. This document lists the town as "Mongrodorium," indicating the name's evolution over time.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the MUNGRO surname was Giulio Mungro, a renowned painter and architect from Calabria who lived in the late 15th century. His works can still be admired in various churches and buildings throughout the region.

In the 16th century, the MUNGRO family gained prominence as landowners and merchants. Notable figures from this period include Tommaso Mungro (1525-1598), a wealthy merchant and philanthropist who funded the construction of a hospital in Mongrodoro, and Girolamo Mungro (1560-1635), a respected jurist and author of several legal treatises.

During the 17th century, the MUNGRO name branched out to other parts of Italy, particularly in the northern regions. One notable figure was Giovanni Battista Mungro (1625-1702), a Jesuit priest and scholar who taught philosophy and theology at various universities in Italy and France.

In the 18th century, the MUNGRO family continued to play a role in Italian society, with members serving in various positions of authority and influence. Francesco Maria Mungro (1715-1789) was a respected judge and magistrate in the Kingdom of Naples, while Antonio Mungro (1745-1822) was a celebrated poet and playwright whose works were widely appreciated in literary circles of the time.

As the centuries passed, the MUNGRO surname spread further across Italy and beyond, with descendants establishing themselves in various professions and walks of life. While the name's origins can be traced back to the rural town of Mongrodoro, the MUNGRO family has left an indelible mark on Italian history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mungro

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

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

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