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Mohn Surname Meaning

German: metonymic occupational name for a grower of poppies from Middle High German mān ‘poppy’. This name reflects the significance of poppies in the region and the agricultural practices associated with them.

Additionally, it derives from a short form of the ancient Germanic personal name Monrad, composed of the elements mun ‘spirit thought’ + rāt ‘counsel’. This suggests an intrinsic connection between the name and qualities such as wisdom and thoughtfulness.

The combination of these roots illustrates the cultural importance of both agriculture and personal attributes in the naming conventions of Germanic societies.

Furthermore, Möhn is related and can be referenced in the context of this name, emphasizing the link to poppy cultivation.

For more insights, see Moehn, which may provide additional context or variations of the name.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Mohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mohn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mohn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Mohn families living in Durham. This was about 43% of all the recorded Mohn's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mohn families in 1891.
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In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mohn. 100% of Mohn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
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Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Mohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mohn in 1944 was 31, and 76 in 2004.

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