Explore the Family Name Monkhouse
The meaning of Monkhouse
English (northern): habitational name from Monkhouse Hill in Sebergham (Cumberland). The placename derives from Old English munuc ‘monk’ + hūs ‘house’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Monkhouse in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Monkhouse was ranked 119,644 in popularity in 2000 and slid to 128,249 by 2010, marking a 7.19% decrease in rank. The number of individuals with this surname also slightly decreased from 134 in 2000 to 133 in 2010, representing a marginal drop of 0.75%. However, the proportion of people named Monkhouse per 100k remained stable at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #119,644 | #128,249 | -7.19% |
| Count | 134 | 133 | -0.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Monkhouse
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Monkhouse identify as White, with a small increase from 85.07% in 2000 to 86.47% in 2010. Those identifying as Black showed a significant decrease from 11.19% in 2000 to 6.77% in 2010. Interestingly, the data reported a new category in 2010, with 5.26% identifying as two or more races. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.07% | 86.47% | 1.65% |
| Black | 11.19% | 6.77% | -39.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 5.26% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |