Monheit Family History
Monheit Name Meaning
German: variation developed from Mohnhaupt from Middle High German mā(he)n ‘poppy (seed)’ + houbet ‘head’ an occupational name for a poppy seed grower or dealer. Poppy was grown mainly in the southern part of central Europe as an important food stuff used in baked goods and for cooking oil.
Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022