Munk

• As a German (Münk), Scandinavian/North Germanic (mainly Danish), and Dutch surname, all from the noun Mönch (“monk”). Compare Munck.
• Also as a German surname, short form of the medieval name Dominicus. See Dominick.
• Also as a German surname, from the place Münk in Mayen-Koblenz, Rhineland-Palatinate. The placename is attested as early as 1583 (Middle High German Monnike) and itself could be related to the word for monk.
• As an English surname, variant of Monk.
• As a Jewish surname, from M(o)unka, the Czech pet form of Solomon.

Munk (plural Munks)

1. A surname.

• According to the 2010 United States Census, Munk is the 15201^st most common surname in the United States, belonging to 1938 individuals. Munk is most common among White (93.34%) individuals.