UK surname
A German surname derived from an old occupational term for a minter or coiner.
In the 1881 census there were 15 people recorded with the Munder surname, ranking it #31,451 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 16, ranked #36,998, down from #31,451 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Radstock, Clifton and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Munder is 112 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 6.7%.
1881 census count
15
Ranked #31,451
Modern count
16
2016, ranked #36,998
Peak year
1891
112 bearers
Map years
1
1891 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Munder surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Munder surname density by area, 1891 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 | 7 | #32,070 |
| 1861 | historical | 72 | #24,643 |
| 1881 | historical | 15 | #31,451 |
| 1891 | historical | 112 | #22,291 |
| 1901 | historical | 46 | #29,047 |
| 1911 | historical | 55 | #27,313 |
| 1997 | modern | 18 | #36,053 |
| 1998 | modern | 15 | #36,457 |
| 1999 | modern | 21 | #35,810 |
| 2000 | modern | 20 | #35,915 |
| 2001 | modern | 24 | #35,357 |
| 2002 | modern | 26 | #35,338 |
| 2003 | modern | 21 | #35,825 |
| 2004 | modern | 23 | #35,786 |
| 2005 | modern | 21 | #36,083 |
| 2006 | modern | 21 | #36,179 |
| 2007 | modern | 21 | #36,290 |
| 2008 | modern | 22 | #36,281 |
| 2009 | modern | 22 | #36,394 |
| 2010 | modern | 24 | #36,341 |
| 2011 | modern | 24 | #36,306 |
| 2012 | modern | 17 | #36,811 |
| 2013 | modern | 16 | #36,955 |
| 2014 | modern | 16 | #36,974 |
| 2015 | modern | 17 | #36,887 |
| 2016 | modern | 16 | #36,998 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Radstock, Clifton, London parishes, Burslem and Northampton St Giles, Northampton St Sepulchre, Northampton Priory. 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 | Radstock | Somerset |
| 2 | Clifton | Gloucestershire |
| 3 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 4 | Burslem | Staffordshire |
| 5 | Northampton St Giles, Northampton St Sepulchre, Northampton Priory | Northamptonshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Munder 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 Munder, 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 Munder surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Munder 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, Munder 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 Munder is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Munder, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname MUNDER is of German origin and dates back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria and is derived from the Middle High German word "münden," which means "to join" or "to flow together." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near the confluence of two rivers or streams.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MUNDER can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of historical documents from the region of Saxony, dated around the 12th century. In this document, a certain "Conradus Munder" is mentioned as a landowner in the town of Meissen.
During the 13th century, the name MUNDER appeared in various records across different regions of Germany, indicating its spread and popularity. In the "Urkundenbuch der Stadt Osnabrück," a document from the city of Osnabrück, a "Henricus Munder" is listed as a citizen in the year 1260.
In the 16th century, the name MUNDER gained prominence with the birth of Johannes Munder (1510-1588), a German theologian and Reformist who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. He was a close associate of Martin Luther and served as a pastor in several churches in Saxony.
Another notable figure with the surname MUNDER was Johann Caspar Munder (1680-1742), a German composer and organist who lived during the Baroque period. He was known for his compositions for the organ and his work as a music teacher in the city of Nuremberg.
In the 19th century, Friedrich Munder (1807-1881) was a German jurist and politician who served as a member of the Prussian House of Representatives and was involved in the drafting of the Prussian Constitution.
Other historical figures with the surname MUNDER include Karl Munder (1875-1962), a German architect known for his work on various public buildings in Berlin, and Hans Munder (1882-1955), a German painter and printmaker associated with the Expressionist movement.
While the name MUNDER has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through migration and immigration. However, its origins can be traced back to the early medieval period in the German regions of Bavaria and Saxony, where it was closely associated with geographical features and locations near the confluence of rivers or streams.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Munder 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. Glamorgan leads with 6 Munders recorded in 1881 and an index of 23.59x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Glamorgan | 6 | 23.59x |
| Middlesex | 2 | 1.37x |
| Staffordshire | 2 | 4.06x |
| Wiltshire | 2 | 15.48x |
| Devon | 1 | 3.29x |
| Northamptonshire | 1 | 7.28x |
| Surrey | 1 | 1.41x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Swansea St Thomas in Glamorgan leads with 6 Munders recorded in 1881 and an index of 2307.69x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Swansea St Thomas | 6 | 2307.69x |
| Burslem | 2 | 141.84x |
| Hammersmith London | 2 | 55.56x |
| Wootton Bassett | 2 | 1818.18x |
| Brixworth | 1 | 1666.67x |
| Devonport | 1 | 285.71x |
| Southwark St George Martyr | 1 | 34.01x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Munder 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 Munder 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 Munder households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| (Lodg House) Keeps Apartment | 1 |
| Boy 1st Class | 1 |
| Furrier | 1 |
| Grocer & Provision Dealer | 1 |
| Labourer | 1 |
| School Master | 1 |
| School Master Wife | 1 |
| Watchman At Docks | 1 |
| Wine & Spirits Merchants Clerk | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 15 people were recorded with the Munder surname. That placed it at #31,451 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 16 in 2016. That gives Munder a modern rank of #36,998.
A German surname derived from an old occupational term for a minter or coiner.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Munder 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.