Explore the Family Name Munter
The meaning of Munter
1. North German (mainly Münter) and Dutch (also De Munter): occupational name for a coiner or money handler (see Minter). The German surname Münter is also found in Denmark. 2. German: nickname from Middle High German munder, munter ‘fresh, eager, lively, attentive’. 3. Swedish and Danish: nickname or, as a Swedish name, soldier’s name or ornamental name from munter ‘merry, cheerful, happy’, a loanword from German (see 2 above). It is also found in Finland.
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How common is the last name Munter in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Munter has seen a slight decline. In 2000, Munter was ranked the 31,235th most popular surname in the United States, while in 2010, it dropped to the 34,707th position - a decrease of 11.12%. The count of people with this surname also decreased from 702 in 2000 to 651 in 2010, reflecting a reduction of 7.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,235 | #34,707 | -11.12% |
| Count | 702 | 651 | -7.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.22 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Munter
Regarding ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Munter are White, although there was a slight decrease in this group from 93.59% in 2000 to 92.01% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 3.28% in 2000 to 3.99% in 2010. Notably, there was also an emergence of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, which was not recorded in the 2000 census. The percentage of Munters identifying as two or more races also rose significantly, from 1.28% in 2000 to 2.30% in 2010. However, the number of Munters identifying as Black dropped to 0% in 2010, from 0.85% in 2000. There were no recorded individuals with the surname Munter who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.59% | 92.01% | -1.69% |
| Hispanic | 3.28% | 3.99% | 21.65% |
| Two or More Races | 1.28% | 2.3% | 79.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.08% | 0% |
| Black | 0.85% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |