Monk

Monk Meaning & Origin

About Monk
The surname Monk is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "monk," which referred to a man who lived as a member of a religious community, particularly in a monastery. As a surname, Monk was likely originally given to someone who either worked as a monk or had a close association with a monastery. It may have also been used as a nickname for someone who had a monk-like demeanor or behavior. Overall, the surname Monk signifies a connection to the religious institution and its way of life.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Monk is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Monk: 12,103
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 2964
  • Frequency per 100k people: 4.1

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Monk based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Monk is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MNK
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH1 NG K
🌐 IPA
/məŋk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Monk in Braille

Here's how to represent Monk in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Monk in braille

How to sign the name Monk using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Monk using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Monk in sign language

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