Explore the Family Name Monnig
The meaning of Monnig
German (Mönnig): from Middle Low German monik ‘monk’, hence a nickname for someone of monkish habits or appearance, or an occupational name for a servant employed at a monastery. Some characteristic forenames: German Franz, Kurt, Otto.
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How common is the last name Monnig in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Monnig saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Monnig was ranked as the 37,688th most popular surname, with 555 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, the rank had risen to 35,866 with an increase in count to 626 individuals, representing a growth rate of 4.83%. However, the proportion of individuals named Monnig per 100k remained steady at 0.21 during both census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,688 | #35,866 | 4.83% |
| Count | 555 | 626 | 12.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Monnig
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the surname Monnig identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. Specifically, 98.38% identified as White in 2000, which slightly increased to 98.88% by 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The 2000 census did record 1.08% of individuals with the Monnig surname identifying with two or more races, but this category dropped to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.38% | 98.88% | 0.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |