MAUNDER
Maunder
The surname Maunder traces its origins to England, particularly the southwestern counties of Devon and Cornwall. The name derives from the Old French word "mendier," meaning "beggar," suggesting that it may have been an occupational surname for someone who begged or relied on alms for a living.
The Maunder family name is relatively rare, with most occurrences found in the West Country of England. The earliest recorded instance of the surname dates back to the 13th century in Devon, indicating a long-standing presence in the region.
One of the most notable individuals bearing the surname Maunder was the British astronomer Edward Walter Maunder (1851–1928). He is renowned for his study of sunspots and for coining the term "Maunder Minimum" to describe a period of low sunspot activity. Edward Maunder's contributions to the field of astronomy have had a lasting impact on our understanding of solar cycles.
The Maunder surname carries with it a sense of heritage and history, reflecting the enduring connections of families to specific regions in England. Today, individuals with the surname Maunder can be found across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world, each contributing to the rich tapestry of British ancestry.
There are approximately 2,520 people named Maunder in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,484th most common surname in Britain. Around 39 in a million people in Britain are named Maunder.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- Graham
- James
- John
- Julian
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Rob
- Robert
- Simon
- Stephen
Female
- Catherine
- Cindy
- Elizabeth
- Hazel
- Heather
- Jane
- Janet
- Jennifer
- Lynette
- Margaret
- Mary
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan
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