Munnick History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe roots of the distinguished German surname Munnick lie in the region of the Rhineland. The name is derived from the Low German words "Münk" or "Mönk," meaning "monk." Munnick was probably first used as a surname by a former member of a monastery, who passed the name down to his descendants. Early Origins of the Munnick familyThe surname Munnick was first found in the Rhineland, where this family was a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always influential in social affairs, the name became an integral part of that turbulent region as it forged alliances with other families within the region and the nation. The first known bearer of the name was the farmer Albrecht Münch, who lived at the southern edge of the Rhineland in 1204. Early History of the Munnick familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Munnick research. Another 162 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1204, 1286, 1788 and 1831 are included under the topic Early Munnick History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Munnick Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Munch, Munnich, Munnick, Muench, Münch, Munsch, Münsch, Muenich, Münnich, Monsche, Münich, Muennich, Muennick and many more. Early Notables of the Munnick familyMore information is included under the topic Early Munnick Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Munnick Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
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