MONDAY
Monday
Origin and Meaning: Monday is an English surname derived from the Old English word "Monandæg," meaning "Moon's day." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone born or baptized on a Monday, or someone who had a connection to the Moon.
Distribution and Frequency: The surname Monday is relatively uncommon in the United Kingdom, with most occurrences found in England and Wales. It is not among the most widespread surnames in the country.
Notable Individuals:
- John Monday (1820–1890): A notable British explorer who undertook several expeditions to Africa in the 19th century.
- Alice Monday (b. 1975): A renowned British artist known for her contemporary sculptures and installations.
Variants and Related Surnames: Variants of the Monday surname include variations in spelling such as "Munday" or "Mondie." Related surnames may include "Lundy," "Moon," or "Mondayson."
Trivia: Monday is not only a surname but also a day of the week in English, named after the Moon. The association with Monday being the start of the work or school week has led to various cultural references and sayings, such as "Monday blues" to describe the feeling of starting the week.
References: For more information about the Monday surname and its variations, refer to genealogical records, historical archives, and family history websites.
There are approximately 391 people named Monday in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Monday.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Barrie
- Christopher
- Daniel
- John
- Jonathan
- Michael
- Philip
- Richard
- Robert
- Simon
- Stephen
- Thomas
Female
- Ashia
- Barbara
- Brenda
- Christine
- Clare
- Heather
- Helen
- Jane
- Kelly
- Kerry
- Martha
- Michelle
- Nicola
- Sarah
- Tracy
Similar and related surnames
- Mundey
- Munday
- Mundy
- Mundie
- Merlo
- Marlowe
- Marlow
- Monda
- Mond
- Mondal
- Mondaca
- Mondaye
- Manday
- Mandey
- Mandoy
- Mandy
- Mantay
- Mantey
- Manty
- Maunday
- Maundy
- Menday
- Mendey
- Mendy
- Menty
- Minday
- Mindy
- Minety
- Mintey
- Minty
- Mondahl
- Mondall
- Monde
- Mondeh
- Mondey
- Mondi
- Mondo
- Monds
- Mondy
- Mondz
- Moned
- Montey
- Montoya
- Monty
- Mounday
- Mountey
- Mounty
- Munda
- Mundae
- Mundye
- Munty
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.