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

Munna, 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 Munna surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Munna in America

Munna is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Munna surname appeared 114 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 Munna.

We can also compare 2010 data for Munna 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 Munna

The surname MUNNA has its origins in India, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "muni," which means a sage, ascetic, or wise man. The name was likely adopted by individuals or families associated with religious or scholarly pursuits.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname MUNNA can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document compiled during the reign of the Mughal emperor Akbar. It mentions a certain Munna Lal, a nobleman and courtier who served in Akbar's court.

In the 17th century, the name appears in various literary works and historical records, particularly in the regions of northern India. One notable figure was Munna Nath, a revered saint and poet from Varanasi, who lived between 1620 and 1690. His spiritual compositions and teachings gained widespread recognition during his lifetime.

The surname MUNNA was also prevalent in the state of Uttar Pradesh, where it was associated with the Kayastha community, a prominent social group known for their administrative and scholarly pursuits. One notable individual from this community was Munna Lal Gupta (1809-1877), a renowned scholar and educationist who made significant contributions to the field of Sanskrit literature.

In the 18th century, the name MUNNA can be found in the chronicles of the Maratha Empire, which ruled over a significant portion of the Indian subcontinent. Munna Bhai Sindhia (1725-1794) was a prominent military leader and statesman who served as the ruler of the Gwalior state under the Maratha confederacy.

Another notable bearer of the surname MUNNA was Munna Lal Bhargava (1828-1886), a prominent social reformer and educationist from Uttar Pradesh. He played a crucial role in the establishment of the Aligarh Muslim University and advocated for the upliftment of women's education in India.

While the surname MUNNA has its roots in India, it has also gained recognition in other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, its historical significance remains closely tied to the Indian subcontinent, where it has been associated with scholarly, religious, and intellectual pursuits throughout various eras.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Munna

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

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

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