MOHUN
Mohun
Mohun is an English surname of Norman origin, derived from the Old French name "de Mohun". The Mohun family arrived in Britain after the Norman Conquest of 1066 and established themselves as prominent landowners in various counties, including Devon, Somerset, and Dorset.
The Mohun family is most notably associated with the West Country region of England, where they held significant estates and played important roles in local politics and aristocratic society. They were known for their military prowess and several members of the family were influential knights and soldiers.
One of the most famous figures from the Mohun family was John de Mohun, the 1st Baron Mohun, who played a prominent role in the Hundred Years' War and the Wars of the Roses. The Mohun family crest features a talbot hound, symbolising loyalty and courage.
Over the centuries, the Mohun surname has been borne by various notable individuals in England, with some branches of the family achieving titles of nobility and holding positions of influence in the British monarchy and government.
Today, the surname Mohun remains relatively rare but carries with it a rich history of English aristocracy and military service. The legacy of the Mohun family continues to be celebrated and remembered in the annals of British history.
There are approximately 147 people named Mohun in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Mohun.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Craig
- Dev
- Eric
- John
- Jonathan
- Mark
- Paul
- Siam
- Stephen
- Thomas
- Vishal
Female
- Angela
- Dawn
- Fawzia
- Jean
- Karen
- Linda
- Lydia
- Samantha
- Sylvia
- Victoria