Explore the Family Name Munch
The meaning of Munch
1. German (Münch): nickname for someone of monkish habits or appearance, or an occupational name for a servant employed at a monastery, from Middle High German münich ‘monk’ (from Latin monachus). Compare Muench. 2. French (Alsace and Lorraine) and Danish: of German origin (see above). Compare Munck. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Otto, Achim, Egon, Gerhard, Gunther, Helmut, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Munch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Munch experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the name dropped from 13,249th most popular in 2000 to 14,299th in 2010, representing a 7.93% decrease. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname declined marginally from 2,112 in 2000 to 2,093 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 0.9%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also saw a drop of about 8.97% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,249 | #14,299 | -7.93% |
| Count | 2,112 | 2,093 | -0.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.78 | 0.71 | -8.97% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Munch
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a varied distribution within those carrying the Munch surname. The largest group identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 96.5% in 2000 to 94.6% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic rose considerably by 90.63%, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native category also experienced a significant increase of 120.83%. The proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a growth of 54.93%, while those identifying with two or more races grew by 23.53%. Conversely, the Black population within the Munch surname experienced a decline of 32.56% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.5% | 94.6% | -1.97% |
| Hispanic | 1.28% | 2.44% | 90.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.71% | 1.1% | 54.93% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 1.05% | 23.53% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.24% | 0.53% | 120.83% |
| Black | 0.43% | 0.29% | -32.56% |