UK surname
A habitational surname derived from a place name meaning "of Mondy".
In the 1881 census there were 79 people recorded with the Mondy surname, ranking it #22,357 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 10, ranked #37,599, down from #22,357 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff, Cullompton and Paddington. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mondy is 114 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 87.3%.
1881 census count
79
Ranked #22,357
Modern count
10
2016, ranked #37,599
Peak year
1861
114 bearers
Map years
4
1851 to 1901
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Mondy surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Mondy surname density by area, 1901 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 | 101 | #17,036 |
| 1861 | historical | 114 | #19,011 |
| 1881 | historical | 79 | #22,357 |
| 1891 | historical | 100 | #24,045 |
| 1901 | historical | 113 | #21,296 |
| 1911 | historical | 72 | #25,642 |
| 1997 | modern | 15 | #36,409 |
| 1998 | modern | 13 | #36,679 |
| 1999 | modern | 14 | #36,595 |
| 2000 | modern | 14 | #36,522 |
| 2001 | modern | 14 | #36,372 |
| 2002 | modern | 12 | #36,679 |
| 2003 | modern | 12 | #36,715 |
| 2004 | modern | 13 | #36,742 |
| 2005 | modern | 14 | #36,730 |
| 2006 | modern | 15 | #36,707 |
| 2007 | modern | 14 | #36,886 |
| 2008 | modern | 14 | #36,950 |
| 2009 | modern | 16 | #36,850 |
| 2010 | modern | 15 | #37,038 |
| 2011 | modern | 14 | #37,115 |
| 2012 | modern | 13 | #37,169 |
| 2013 | modern | 13 | #37,224 |
| 2014 | modern | 12 | #37,355 |
| 2015 | modern | 11 | #37,467 |
| 2016 | modern | 10 | #37,599 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff, Cullompton, Paddington, London parishes and St Giles Camberwell. 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 | Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff | Gloucestershire |
| 2 | Cullompton | Devon |
| 3 | Paddington | London (West Districts) |
| 4 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 5 | St Giles Camberwell | London (South Districts) |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Mondy 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 Mondy, 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 Mondy surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Mondy 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, Mondy 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 Mondy is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Mondy, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Mondy is believed to have originated in France during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "monde," meaning "world" or "universe." This suggests that the name may have been a descriptive nickname for someone with a cosmopolitan or worldly demeanor.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mondy can be found in the Cartulaire de Redon, a medieval cartulary or manuscript from the Redon Abbey in Brittany, France. This document dates back to the 9th century and contains references to individuals with the surname Mondy.
In the 11th century, the name appears in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landowners in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This entry suggests that individuals bearing the Mondy surname may have migrated from France to England during the Norman Conquest.
The name Mondy has also been associated with various place names throughout history. For example, there is a village called Mondy in the Indre department of central France, which may have been the origin of the surname for some families.
Notable individuals with the surname Mondy include Jean Mondy (c. 1350-1420), a French physician and author who wrote a treatise on the plague. Another prominent figure was Pierre Mondy (1575-1642), a French philosopher and theologian known for his works on moral theology.
In the 18th century, Jacques Mondy (1701-1778) was a French architect who designed several notable buildings in Paris, including the Hôtel de Montespan and the Hôtel de Lauzun.
During the 19th century, Edmond Mondy (1824-1899) was a French politician and journalist who served as a deputy in the National Assembly.
More recently, the French actor Michel Mondy (1936-2023) had a successful career in film and television, appearing in numerous productions throughout the 20th century.
While the surname Mondy may have evolved from different sources and taken on various spellings over time, its origins can be traced back to medieval France, where it likely began as a descriptive nickname reflecting a person's worldly or cosmopolitan nature.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Mondy 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. Devon leads with 18 Mondys recorded in 1881 and an index of 11.37x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Devon | 18 | 11.37x |
| Middlesex | 12 | 1.58x |
| Lancashire | 10 | 1.11x |
| Gloucestershire | 9 | 6.03x |
| Kent | 8 | 3.08x |
| Surrey | 8 | 2.16x |
| Somerset | 7 | 5.72x |
| Hampshire | 2 | 1.28x |
| Durham | 1 | 0.44x |
| Glamorgan | 1 | 0.75x |
| Northumberland | 1 | 0.88x |
| Staffordshire | 1 | 0.39x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Bradninch in Devon leads with 11 Mondys recorded in 1881 and an index of 2444.44x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Bradninch | 11 | 2444.44x |
| Camberwell | 8 | 16.46x |
| Charlton Adam | 7 | 6363.64x |
| Cullompton | 6 | 869.57x |
| West Derby | 6 | 22.72x |
| Paddington London | 5 | 17.88x |
| Bristol St Philip Jacob | 4 | 28.47x |
| Chatham | 4 | 56.02x |
| Toxteth Park | 4 | 13.08x |
| Bristol St Augustine | 3 | 124.48x |
| Chelsea London | 3 | 13.09x |
| Bristol St James St Paul | 2 | 40.24x |
| Catherington | 2 | 588.24x |
| St Marylebone London | 2 | 4.92x |
| Upchurch | 2 | 689.66x |
| Bobbington | 1 | 909.09x |
| Devonport | 1 | 54.95x |
| Enfield | 1 | 20.04x |
| Greenwich | 1 | 8.26x |
| Helmington Row | 1 | 95.24x |
| Islington London | 1 | 1.36x |
| Maidstone | 1 | 12.94x |
| Roath | 1 | 16.61x |
| Tynemouth | 1 | 16.50x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Mondy 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 Mondy 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 Mondy households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 14 |
| Boot Maker | 5 |
| Ag Lab | 4 |
| Carman | 2 |
| Domestic Servant | 2 |
| Agricultural Labourer | 1 |
| Annuitant | 1 |
| Boot Closer | 1 |
| Bootmaker Employing 2 Men & 1 Boy | 1 |
| Butler | 1 |
| Cabinet Maker | 1 |
| Cabinet Maker Carver | 1 |
| Cabinet Turner | 1 |
| Farm Bailiff | 1 |
| General Labourer | 1 |
| General Servant Domestic | 1 |
| Hairdresser | 1 |
| Laather Finisher | 1 |
| Laundress | 1 |
| Leather Finisher | 1 |
| Millwright (Labourer) (Paper) | 1 |
| Mud Labour | 1 |
| Schoolmistres | 1 |
| Soldiers Wife | 1 |
| Stoker | 1 |
| Tailor | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 79 people were recorded with the Mondy surname. That placed it at #22,357 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 10 in 2016. That gives Mondy a modern rank of #37,599.
A habitational surname derived from a place name meaning "of Mondy".
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Mondy 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.