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

Munlin, 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 Munlin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Munlin in America

Munlin is the 116829th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Munlin surname appeared 149 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 Munlin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Munlin 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 Munlin

The surname Munlin is believed to have originated in Scotland during the 12th century. It is derived from the Scottish Gaelic word "monadh," meaning "hill" or "mountain," and the suffix "-lin," which means "small" or "diminutive." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a small hill or in a hilly area.

The earliest known record of the name is found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, which documented the names of Scottish nobles who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England. One such entry is that of William de Munlin, a landowner from the village of Munlin, located in the Scottish Lowlands.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various charters and legal documents, such as the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland, where a John Munlin is mentioned as a landowner in the county of Ayr. The spelling of the name during this period varied, including Munlyn, Monlyn, and Monlyne.

A notable bearer of the Munlin surname was Sir Robert Munlin, a Scottish knight who fought alongside Robert the Bruce during the Wars of Scottish Independence in the early 14th century. He was granted lands in Renfrewshire for his loyalty and bravery.

During the 16th century, the Munlin family established themselves as successful merchants and traders in the port city of Glasgow. One prominent member was James Munlin (1520-1587), a wealthy merchant who served as a magistrate and contributed to the city's economic growth.

In the 17th century, the name spread beyond Scotland, with some Munlin families settling in England and Ireland. One such individual was William Munlin (1648-1712), a Presbyterian minister who emigrated from Scotland to County Antrim, Ireland, and played a significant role in the development of the Presbyterian Church there.

Other notable bearers of the Munlin surname include:

1. Andrew Munlin (1762-1842), a Scottish-born farmer and entrepreneur who established a successful business in Virginia, United States.
2. Elizabeth Munlin (1820-1901), an English author and poet known for her works exploring social issues of the Victorian era.
3. John Munlin (1875-1945), a Canadian politician who served as a member of the House of Commons of Canada, representing the district of Toronto East.
4. Margaret Munlin (1895-1976), a Scottish-American academic and linguist who made significant contributions to the study of Celtic languages.
5. Robert Munlin (1912-1998), a Scottish artist renowned for his landscape paintings depicting the rugged beauty of the Scottish Highlands.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Munlin

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

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

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