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

Munnings, 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 Munnings surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Munnings in America

Munnings is the 77788th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Munnings surname appeared 246 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 Munnings.

We can also compare 2010 data for Munnings 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 Munnings

The surname MUNNINGS has its origins in England, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "muning" or "muninge," meaning remembrance or memory. This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname given to someone who was particularly memorable or had an exceptional memory.

MUNNINGS is thought to have originated in the county of Norfolk, an area known for its rich history and cultural heritage. Some early variations of the spelling include Muninge, Munynge, and Munnynge, reflecting the evolution of the language over time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Norfolk, a historical document dating back to 1199. These rolls mention a Robert de Muninge, providing evidence of the surname's use during the medieval period.

In the 14th century, the MUNNINGS name appeared in the Subsidy Rolls of Suffolk, another important historical record. This suggests that the name had spread from its origins in Norfolk to neighboring counties.

Notable individuals with the surname MUNNINGS include Sir Alfred Munnings (1878-1959), a renowned English painter celebrated for his depictions of horses and rural life. He was elected as the President of the Royal Academy of Arts in 1944.

Another prominent figure was Lionel Munnings (1899-1965), a British artist and member of the Royal Academy of Arts. He was the son of Sir Alfred Munnings and also gained recognition for his equestrian paintings.

In the literary world, Saki (H.H. Munro) (1870-1916) was a notable writer and satirist. Although his surname was Munro, his pen name, Saki, was derived from the MUNNINGS surname.

The MUNNINGS name has also been associated with places like Munnings Hill in Norfolk, which likely took its name from the local family or landowners bearing the surname.

Additionally, the village of Munnings in Suffolk may have connections to the MUNNINGS surname, further solidifying its ties to the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Munnings

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

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

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