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UK surname

Monck

A variant spelling of the English surname Monk, derived from the monastic title.

In the 1881 census there were 110 people recorded with the Monck surname, ranking it #18,695 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 163, ranked #22,407, down from #18,695 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to London parishes, Tynemouth (Chirton, Preston, Murton, Whitley, Monkseaton), Earsdon (Earsdon) and St Giles-in-the-Fields. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Harrogate, Dover and Stockton-on-Tees.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Monck is 183 in 2002. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 48.2%.

1881 census count

110

Ranked #18,695

Modern count

163

2016, ranked #22,407

Peak year

2002

183 bearers

Map years

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1881 to 2016

Key insights

  • Monck had 110 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #18,695 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 163 in 2016, ranked #22,407.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 161 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Monck surname distribution map

The map shows where the Monck surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Monck surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Monck over time

The 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 71 #20,875
1861 historical 97 #21,503
1881 historical 110 #18,695
1891 historical 127 #20,496
1901 historical 161 #17,324
1911 historical 157 #17,348
1997 modern 154 #20,780
1998 modern 158 #20,992
1999 modern 167 #20,374
2000 modern 173 #19,889
2001 modern 168 #19,986
2002 modern 183 #19,354
2003 modern 173 #19,834
2004 modern 173 #19,937
2005 modern 168 #20,227
2006 modern 162 #20,886
2007 modern 165 #20,893
2008 modern 168 #20,828
2009 modern 172 #20,950
2010 modern 173 #21,327
2011 modern 169 #21,499
2012 modern 170 #21,379
2013 modern 172 #21,575
2014 modern 168 #22,075
2015 modern 166 #22,159
2016 modern 163 #22,407

Geography

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Where Moncks are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around London parishes, Tynemouth (Chirton, Preston, Murton, Whitley, Monkseaton), Earsdon (Earsdon), St Giles-in-the-Fields, Stamford St George, Stamford St Michael and Roothing, White. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Harrogate, Dover, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland and Medway. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 London parishes London 3
2 Tynemouth (Chirton, Preston, Murton, Whitley, Monkseaton), Earsdon (Earsdon) Northumberland
3 St Giles-in-the-Fields London (Central Districts)
4 Stamford St George, Stamford St Michael Lincolnshire
5 Roothing, White Essex

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Harrogate 008 Harrogate
2 Dover 012 Dover
3 Stockton-on-Tees 024 Stockton-on-Tees
4 Sunderland 024 Sunderland
5 Medway 001 Medway

Forenames

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First names often paired with Monck

These lists show first names that appear often with the Monck surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Monck

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Monck, 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

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Rural Amenity

Nationally, the Monck surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Rural Amenity, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Monck household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group comprises older parents or retirees, with no resident dependent children, and with the lowest residential densities in this Supergroup. Predominantly UK-born, residents typically live in detached houses, although others do live in semi-detached and terraced properties. The level of multiple car ownership is the highest in this Supergroup. Most houses are owner occupied although social renting is also present. Many concentrations occur in high amenity rural locations, such as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Monck is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Monck is most concentrated in decile 3 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the less healthy end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Monck falls in decile 2 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Monck is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Other Ethnic Group

This describes the area pattern most associated with Monck, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Monck

The surname Monck has its origins in England, tracing back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "munuc," which means "monk" or "solitary individual." The name likely emerged as a descriptive surname, referring to individuals who lived a monastic life or had a monkish appearance.

In the Domesday Book of 1086, a record of landowners in England commissioned by William the Conqueror, there are several entries for individuals bearing the name Monck or similar spellings, such as Munc and Munch. These records indicate that the name was already established in various parts of England by the late 11th century.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Monck was Robert le Monck, who lived in Lancashire, England, during the 13th century. Another notable figure was Sir John Monck, born around 1350, who served as a knight and landowner in Kent, England.

In the 15th century, the surname Monck was associated with several prominent families, including the Moncks of Potheridge in Devon, England. Sir Thomas Monck (c. 1420-1492) was a member of this family and served as a Member of Parliament for Devon.

During the English Civil War in the 17th century, George Monck (1608-1670) rose to prominence as a military commander. He played a crucial role in the Restoration of the monarchy, paving the way for the return of King Charles II to the English throne in 1660.

Another notable individual with the surname Monck was Christopher Monck (1675-1749), a British naval officer and politician who served as the Governor of Jamaica from 1733 to 1744.

The surname Monck has also been associated with various place names throughout England, such as Monkton in Kent, Monkleigh in Devon, and Monkhopton in Shropshire. These place names likely derived from the same Old English root word, "munuc," reflecting the presence of monastic settlements or individuals associated with a monastic lifestyle in those areas.

While the surname Monck has evolved over time, with variations in spelling and pronunciation, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in England, reflecting the country's rich history and the significance of monastic life during that era.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Monck families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Monck surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Hampshire leads with 30 Moncks recorded in 1881 and an index of 13.64x.

County Total Index
Hampshire 30 13.64x
Middlesex 19 1.77x
Lincolnshire 13 7.58x
Northamptonshire 9 8.92x
Bedfordshire 7 12.60x
Berkshire 5 6.21x
Sussex 5 2.76x
Kent 4 1.09x
Lancashire 3 0.24x
Shropshire 3 3.24x
Surrey 3 0.57x
Yorkshire 3 0.28x
Northumberland 2 1.25x
Essex 1 0.47x
Gloucestershire 1 0.48x
Leicestershire 1 0.84x
Worcestershire 1 0.71x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Portsea in Hampshire leads with 12 Moncks recorded in 1881 and an index of 27.84x.

Place Total Index
Portsea 12 27.84x
Kings Cliffe 9 1914.89x
Lidlington 7 2916.67x
Portsmouth 6 118.58x
St Marylebone London 6 10.47x
Stamford St George 6 779.22x
Fareham 5 189.39x
Reading St Mary 5 77.52x
Southampton St Mary 5 36.15x
Boston 4 76.78x
Islington London 4 3.85x
Tonbridge 4 30.30x
Hastings St Leonards 3 112.78x
Liverpool 3 3.88x
St George Hanover 3 21.41x
St Pancras London 3 3.47x
Welsh Hampton 3 1578.95x
Arundel 2 198.02x
Bigges Quarter 2 2000.00x
Holdenhurst 2 34.66x
Marske In Guisbrough 2 105.82x
Stamford St Mary 2 571.43x
Abbots Roothing 1 1250.00x
Camberwell 1 1.46x
Cheam 1 178.57x
Kempsford 1 322.58x
Kensington London 1 1.68x
Leicester St Margaret 1 3.45x
Newington 1 2.52x
St Peterat Arches 1 500.00x
Tottenham 1 5.85x
Wentworth 1 151.52x
Westminster St John 1 7.65x
Wolverley 1 81.30x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Monck surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Monck surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
George 8
John 7
Charles 3
William 3
Arthur 2
Isaac 2
James 2
Samuel 2
Andrew 1
Ashley 1
Cecil 1
Claude 1
Cornelius 1
Edward 1
Edwin 1
Ernest 1
Frederick 1
Henry 1
Herbert 1
I.Bligh 1
Leonard 1
Richard 1
Saml. 1
Thomas 1
Uberto 1
Walter 1

FAQ

Monck surname: questions and answers

How common was the Monck surname in 1881?

In 1881, 110 people were recorded with the Monck surname. That placed it at #18,695 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Monck surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 163 in 2016. That gives Monck a modern rank of #22,407.

What does the Monck surname mean?

A variant spelling of the English surname Monk, derived from the monastic title.

What does the Monck map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Monck bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

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.