About Munkvold
The surname Munkvold is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "munk" meaning "monk" and "vold" meaning "fortification" or "rampart." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Munkvold can be interpreted as "monk's fortification" or "monk's rampart." It is likely that the name originally referred to a place or settlement associated with a monastery or a fortification built by or for monks.
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The surname Munkvold is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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