Monks
Monks Meaning & Origin
About Monks
The surname Monks is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "monk," which referred to a man who lived as a member of a religious community, typically in a monastery. As a surname, Monks 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 Monks signifies a connection to the religious institution of monasticism in medieval England.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Monks is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Monks: 2,527
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 12303
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.86
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Monks based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Monks in Braille
Here's how to represent Monks in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Monks using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Monks using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
