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

Munion, 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 Munion surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Munion in America

Munion is the 82317th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Munion surname appeared 229 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 Munion.

We can also compare 2010 data for Munion 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 Munion

The surname MUNION is believed to have originated in medieval England, deriving from the Old French word "mun," meaning "hill" or "mound." This suggests that the name likely referred to someone who lived near a prominent hill or mound, possibly a landmark in their local area.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the name appeared in various records and documents across southern England, particularly in the counties of Hampshire, Wiltshire, and Dorset. One of the earliest recorded instances is found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1221, where a certain William Munion is mentioned.

In the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, a record of landowners and tenants in England, there are multiple entries for individuals with the surname MUNION, including Reginald Munion in Oxfordshire and Robert Munion in Buckinghamshire. This suggests that the name had spread across several counties by that time.

The MUNION name can also be traced back to the village of Munion in Shropshire, which was recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as "Mulneton." It is possible that some early bearers of the surname hailed from this location or its surrounding areas.

One notable individual with the MUNION surname was Sir John Munion (c. 1410-1478), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Southampton. He served as the town's mayor and was involved in various business ventures, including wool trade and shipbuilding.

Another prominent figure was William Munion (1568-1641), an English theologian and academic who served as the Master of Pembroke College, Cambridge, from 1628 until his death. He was known for his scholarly works on religious subjects and his advocacy for Calvinist teachings.

In the 16th century, the MUNION name appeared in the parish records of several villages in Hampshire, such as Romsey and Andover, indicating that the surname had a strong presence in that region during that period.

Thomas Munion (1615-1680), a wealthy landowner from Gloucestershire, left a significant legacy through his endowment of a grammar school in the town of Tewkesbury, which was later renamed the Tewkesbury Munion Grammar School in his honor.

During the English Civil War in the 17th century, Captain Richard Munion (1620-1677) fought on the Parliamentarian side and was known for his bravery and leadership in several key battles, including the Battle of Naseby in 1645.

These are just a few examples of individuals bearing the MUNION surname throughout history, showcasing its presence and significance across various regions and contexts in England, particularly in the southern and western counties.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Munion

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

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

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