Explore the Family Name Monkman
The meaning of Monkman
English (Yorkshire): occupational name for a servant in a monastery, from Middle English monk, monek ‘monk’ + man ‘man’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Monkman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Monkman has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It shifted from rank 61,207 to 69,793, marking a drop of 14.03%. The total count of individuals bearing this name also fell by 8.47%, from 307 to 281 during the same period. This resulted in a slight reduction in the proportion per 100k people, going down by 9.09% from 0.11 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,207 | #69,793 | -14.03% |
| Count | 307 | 281 | -8.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Monkman
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Monkman, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most individuals identified as White. However, there was a slight decrease in the percentage of White individuals bearing this name, dropping by 2.76% from 94.79% to 92.17% between 2000 and 2010. The proportion of Hispanics also saw a significant decrease of 45.40% during the same period. Notably, there was no Monkman identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census year. Interestingly, some growth was observed in those identifying as having two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with both categories showing an increase from zero to 2.14% and 2.49% respectively in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.79% | 92.17% | -2.76% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.49% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.14% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.26% | 1.78% | -45.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |