There are
2527
Monkss in the USA
Monks is the
12303rd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Monks

GregorMendel

Augustinian monk and botanist known as the father of modern genetics.

ThichNhat

Vietnamese Buddhist monk, peace activist, and renowned author.

MartinLuther

German monk, theologian, and key figure in the Protestant Reformation.

Bodhidharma

Legendary Buddhist monk who is credited as the founder of Zen Buddhism.

ThomasMerton

American Trappist monk, writer, theologian, and poet.

DesideriusErasmus

Dutch Renaissance humanist, Catholic priest, and theologian.

Dogen

Japanese Buddhist monk and founder of the Soto school of Zen.

Monks Genealogy

OriginsThe origin of the surname Monks is English.
Geographic DistributionCommonly found in England, Ireland, and the United States.
VariationsVariations of the surname Monks include Monk and Monck.
Migration and ImmigrationMigration and immigration of individuals with the surname Monks occurred during different times and in various places, including England, Ireland, and the United States. The reasons for migration and immigration varied, including economic opportunities, religious freedom, and family reunification.