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UK surname

Munoz

A Spanish surname derived from the personal name Muño or Muñio, which is of uncertain origin and meaning.

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Munoz surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 545, ranked #9,349, up from #34,027 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Lambeth, Hammersmith and Fulham and Sheffield.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Munoz is 545 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 54400.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

545

2016, ranked #9,349

Peak year

2016

545 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Munoz had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 545 in 2016, ranked #9,349.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 5 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Munoz surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Munoz surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Munoz 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
1881 historical 1 #34,027
1891 historical 5 #33,939
1901 historical 1 #34,548
1911 historical 4 #33,595
1997 modern 223 #16,448
1998 modern 240 #16,117
1999 modern 246 #15,974
2000 modern 247 #15,864
2001 modern 248 #15,606
2002 modern 271 #14,966
2003 modern 286 #14,259
2004 modern 308 #13,655
2005 modern 323 #13,133
2006 modern 315 #13,440
2007 modern 340 #12,872
2008 modern 367 #12,264
2009 modern 401 #11,712
2010 modern 445 #11,002
2011 modern 449 #10,807
2012 modern 474 #10,254
2013 modern 506 #9,936
2014 modern 513 #9,899
2015 modern 516 #9,789
2016 modern 545 #9,349

Geography

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Where Munoz' are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Lambeth, Hammersmith and Fulham, Sheffield, Cherwell and Southwark. 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 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Lambeth 020 Lambeth
2 Hammersmith and Fulham 024 Hammersmith and Fulham
3 Sheffield 032 Sheffield
4 Cherwell 004 Cherwell
5 Southwark 010 Southwark

Forenames

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First names often paired with Munoz

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Munoz

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

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Munoz surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Munoz 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 includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Munoz is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. 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

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Munoz is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier 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.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Munoz falls in decile 3 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.

3
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Munoz is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

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

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Munoz

The surname Munoz originates from Spain and dates back to the 12th century. It is a patronymic name derived from the personal name Muño, which is a Spanish form of the Latin name Munnius. The name Munnius is believed to have its roots in the Germanic word "munt," meaning protection or defense.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Munoz can be found in medieval Spanish documents and records. One notable example is Pedro Munoz, a prominent military leader who served under King Alfonso VIII of Castile in the late 12th century. He played a crucial role in the Reconquista, the Christian conquest of the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in the "Libro de las Behetrías," a historical document detailing the landholdings and taxation systems in the kingdom of Castile. This document mentions several individuals with the surname Munoz, indicating their presence in various regions of Spain at that time.

The surname Munoz is often associated with the town of Muñoz, located in the province of Burgos, Spain. It is believed that the town's name may have originated from an early bearer of the Munoz surname who held significant influence or landholdings in the area.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the surname Munoz:

1. Pedro Munoz Seca (1881-1936), a renowned Spanish playwright and author, known for his comedic works and contributions to the Spanish theater. 2. Joaquin Munoz Pina (1564-1628), a Spanish painter and sculptor who worked in the Mannerist and Baroque styles. 3. Jacinto Munoz y Rengel (1565-1628), a Spanish Jesuit priest and missionary who established missions in the Philippines and Japan. 4. Lucia Munoz (c. 1520-1598), a Spanish noblewoman and philanthropist, known for her support of educational and charitable initiatives. 5. Mariano Munoz de Las Posadas (1843-1905), a Mexican politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Mexico in the late 19th century.

The surname Munoz has also spread to other parts of the world, particularly Latin America, due to Spanish colonization and migration. It has become a common surname in countries like Mexico, Argentina, and Colombia, among others.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Munoz families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Munoz 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. Cornwall leads with 1 Munoz' recorded in 1881 and an index of 91.74x.

County Total Index
Cornwall 1 91.74x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Gwennap in Cornwall leads with 1 Munoz' recorded in 1881 and an index of 5000.00x.

Place Total Index
Gwennap 1 5000.00x

Top male names

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

Name Count
Trinidad 1

Top occupations

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 Munoz households.

Occupation Count
General Servant Domestic 1

FAQ

Munoz surname: questions and answers

How common was the Munoz surname in 1881?

In 1881, 1 people were recorded with the Munoz surname. That placed it at #34,027 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Munoz surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 545 in 2016. That gives Munoz a modern rank of #9,349.

What does the Munoz surname mean?

A Spanish surname derived from the personal name Muño or Muñio, which is of uncertain origin and meaning.

What does the Munoz map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Munoz 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.