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

Munoc, 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 Munoc surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Munoc in America

Munoc is the 112568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Munoc surname appeared 156 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 Munoc.

The history of the last name Munoc

The surname MUNOC has its origins in the Netherlands, with earliest records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Dutch word "munnik," which means "monk." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a monastery or had some connection to a monastic order.

The name first appears in historical records from the province of Friesland, where it was spelled as "Munnoc" or "Munnock." There is a reference to a "Jan Munnoc" in a land deed from the year 1287 in the town of Leeuwarden, which is one of the earliest known instances of the name.

In the 15th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of the Netherlands, with variations such as "Munock" and "Munocx" being recorded in the cities of Amsterdam and Rotterdam. One notable bearer of the name was Pieter Munock (1412-1489), a successful merchant and alderman in Amsterdam.

The MUNOC surname made its way to England sometime in the 16th century, likely due to Dutch immigrants or traders settling in coastal towns. The earliest English record of the name is found in the parish registers of Great Yarmouth in 1587, where a "William Munoc" is listed as a resident.

Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, the name can be found in various parts of England, with individuals such as:

1. John Munoc (1621-1698), a landowner and justice of the peace in Suffolk.
2. Mary Munoc (1673-1741), a philanthropist who established a school for poor children in Bristol.
3. Thomas Munoc (1712-1786), a renowned clockmaker in London.
4. William Munoc (1745-1823), a naval officer who served in the American Revolutionary War.
5. Elizabeth Munoc (1789-1867), a poet and writer whose works were published in various literary magazines of the time.

While the MUNOC surname is relatively uncommon, it has left its mark throughout history, with individuals from various walks of life contributing to the rich tapestry of their respective communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Munoc

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

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 Munoc 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.

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

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