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

Munir, 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 Munir surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Munir in America

Munir is the 23555th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Munir surname appeared 1,078 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 Munir.

We can also compare 2010 data for Munir 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 Munir

The surname Munir has its origins in the Arabic language and is believed to have been derived from the Arabic word "Muneer," which means "bright" or "illuminating." This name has a strong connection with the Islamic faith and is often associated with individuals who have embodied the virtues of knowledge, wisdom, and enlightenment.

Historically, the surname Munir can be traced back to the Middle East and North Africa, where it was commonly used by Arab families and communities during the medieval period. The earliest recorded use of the name can be found in various historical texts and manuscripts from the 7th to 10th centuries, including some Islamic scholarly works and genealogical records.

One notable historical figure who bore the surname Munir was Al-Munir ibn Ali al-Kufi, a renowned Islamic scholar and theologian who lived during the 9th century in present-day Iraq. He was known for his contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence and his writings on Islamic theology.

Another prominent individual with the surname Munir was Abul Hasan Ali ibn Abi Nasr al-Munir, a celebrated Persian poet and scholar who lived in the 11th century. He is renowned for his works on Arabic literature and his contributions to the development of the Persian poetic tradition.

In the 13th century, there was a notable figure named Munir al-Din al-Isfahani, who was a prominent Islamic philosopher and theologian. He wrote extensively on Islamic metaphysics and was highly regarded for his intellectual contributions to the field of Islamic philosophy.

During the 14th century, Munir al-Samarkandi was a renowned Islamic astronomer and mathematician from the city of Samarkand (present-day Uzbekistan). He made significant contributions to the study of astronomy and the development of astronomical instruments.

Another historical figure who carried the surname Munir was Munir Khan Badakhshi, a prominent military leader and governor who lived in the 16th century in the region of present-day Afghanistan and Pakistan. He played a crucial role in the expansion of the Mughal Empire and was known for his military prowess and leadership.

While the surname Munir has its roots in the Arab and Islamic world, it has since spread to various parts of the world, particularly through migration and cultural exchange. Today, individuals bearing the surname Munir can be found in many countries, including Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and various regions of the Middle East and North Africa.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Munir

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

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

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