Munger

Munger Meaning & Origin

About Munger
The surname Munger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "münch," meaning "monk." It is an occupational surname that was originally given to individuals who worked as monks or lived near a monastery. Over time, the surname Munger may have also been used as a nickname for someone who displayed monk-like qualities such as being calm, pious, or solitary.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Munger: 5,639
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,079
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.91

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Munger 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 Munger is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M05206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH1 NG ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈməŋər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MNKR', 'MNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M526

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Munger in Braille

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

The name Munger in braille

How to sign the name Munger using Sign Language

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

The name Munger in sign language

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