Munyon

Munyon Meaning & Origin

About Munyon
The surname Munyon is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Munn," which itself is a diminutive form of the name "Mund," meaning "protection" or "guardian." The suffix "-yon" is a patronymic element, indicating "son of." Therefore, the surname Munyon can be interpreted to mean "son of Munn," suggesting a familial connection to someone named Munn who was known for their protective or guardian-like qualities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Munyon: 1,049
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 24,031
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.36

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MNN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH1 N Y AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈmənjən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MNN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M550

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Munyon in Braille

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

The name Munyon in braille

How to sign the name Munyon using Sign Language

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

The name Munyon in sign language

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