UK surname
A German surname derived from the word "Monat" meaning month.
In the 1881 census there were 50 people recorded with the Monat surname, ranking it #26,587 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 1, ranked #39,061, down from #26,587 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Lerwick, Gateshead and Walls and Sandness. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Monat is 409 in 1851. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 98.0%.
1881 census count
50
Ranked #26,587
Modern count
1
2016, ranked #39,061
Peak year
1851
409 bearers
Map years
1
1851 to 1851
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Monat surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Monat surname density by area, 1851 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 409 | #5,929 |
| 1861 | historical | 62 | #26,041 |
| 1881 | historical | 50 | #26,587 |
| 1891 | historical | 85 | #26,080 |
| 1901 | historical | 57 | #27,846 |
| 1911 | historical | 89 | #23,922 |
| 1997 | modern | 2 | #38,557 |
| 1998 | modern | 2 | #38,550 |
| 1999 | modern | 2 | #38,551 |
| 2000 | modern | 3 | #38,248 |
| 2001 | modern | 3 | #38,091 |
| 2002 | modern | 5 | #37,723 |
| 2003 | modern | 3 | #38,198 |
| 2004 | modern | 4 | #38,013 |
| 2005 | modern | 5 | #37,885 |
| 2006 | modern | 4 | #38,130 |
| 2007 | modern | 4 | #38,169 |
| 2008 | modern | 6 | #37,883 |
| 2009 | modern | 4 | #38,287 |
| 2010 | modern | 5 | #38,186 |
| 2011 | modern | 5 | #38,168 |
| 2012 | modern | 2 | #38,754 |
| 2013 | modern | 2 | #38,761 |
| 2014 | modern | 3 | #38,552 |
| 2015 | modern | 1 | #39,021 |
| 2016 | modern | 1 | #39,061 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Lerwick, Gateshead, Walls and Sandness, Edinburgh and Tingwall. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lerwick | Shetland |
| 2 | Gateshead | Durham |
| 3 | Walls and Sandness | Shetland |
| 4 | Edinburgh | Edinburgh |
| 5 | Tingwall | Shetland |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Monat surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Monat, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Monat surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Monat household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Monat is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Monat is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Monat, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname MONAT is of German origin and can be traced back to the late Middle Ages around the 14th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, where it was initially derived from the German word "Monat," meaning "month." This suggests that the name might have been given to someone born in a particular month or associated with a specific calendar event.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MONAT can be found in the Bavarian town of Nuremberg, where a certain Hans Monat was documented as a resident in the year 1432. Another early mention is from the city of Munich, where a merchant named Konrad Monat is recorded in a trade register dating back to 1478.
During the 16th century, the MONAT name appears to have spread across various regions of Germany. In 1523, a certain Johann Monat was listed as a landowner in the town of Göttingen, while in 1567, a record from the city of Augsburg mentions a baker named Michael Monat.
As the name continued to disperse throughout the centuries, it also underwent slight variations in spelling. For instance, in the 18th century, a family in the town of Wiesbaden used the spelling "Monath," which was likely influenced by the local dialect.
One notable figure bearing the MONAT surname was Johann Christoph Monat, a German composer and organist who lived from 1665 to 1728. He is known for his contributions to sacred music and served as the organist at the Thomaskirche in Leipzig.
Another individual of historical significance was Friedrich Monat, a German philosopher and theologian born in 1791. He was a prominent figure in the early 19th century and authored several works on ethics and theology.
In the realm of literature, the MONAT name is associated with the German writer and critic, Erich Monat, who lived from 1876 to 1948. He was a influential figure in the literary circles of his time and published numerous essays and critiques on contemporary literature.
Turning to the world of science, the name MONAT is linked to the German physicist and mathematician, Karl Monat, who was born in 1812 and made significant contributions to the field of electromagnetism and optics.
Lastly, in the realm of politics, the MONAT surname was borne by the German politician and diplomat, Wilhelm Monat, who was born in 1887 and served as a member of the Reichstag during the Weimar Republic.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Monat surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Northumberland leads with 13 Monats recorded in 1881 and an index of 17.57x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Northumberland | 13 | 17.57x |
| Durham | 8 | 5.41x |
| Lancashire | 5 | 0.85x |
| Middlesex | 4 | 0.80x |
| Midlothian | 4 | 6.01x |
| Stirlingshire | 4 | 21.81x |
| Surrey | 4 | 1.65x |
| Yorkshire | 4 | 0.81x |
| Essex | 2 | 2.04x |
| Somerset | 2 | 2.50x |
| Royal Navy | 1 | 16.86x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Morpeth in Northumberland leads with 10 Monats recorded in 1881 and an index of 1149.43x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Morpeth | 10 | 1149.43x |
| South Shields | 8 | 606.06x |
| Stretford | 5 | 153.85x |
| Edinburgh St Cuthberts | 4 | 14.93x |
| Middleham | 4 | 2857.14x |
| Stirling | 4 | 173.16x |
| Richmond | 2 | 59.00x |
| Sutton | 2 | 114.29x |
| Tynemouth | 2 | 50.51x |
| West Ham | 2 | 9.23x |
| Bathwick | 1 | 112.36x |
| Clerkenwell London | 1 | 8.52x |
| Islington London | 1 | 2.08x |
| Jesmond | 1 | 96.15x |
| St George In East | 1 | 29.59x |
| Walcot | 1 | 23.47x |
| Westminster St | 1 | 54.64x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Monat surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Monat surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Monat households.
FAQ
In 1881, 50 people were recorded with the Monat surname. That placed it at #26,587 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 1 in 2016. That gives Monat a modern rank of #39,061.
A German surname derived from the word "Monat" meaning month.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Monat bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.