TheNameDBMohun
PatronymicMeaning
Descendant of Mohan, a Norman personal name, or from a place name.
Etymology
Possibly derived from the Norman personal name Mohan or from a place in Normandy. The surname appears in English records following the Norman Conquest of 1066.
About the Mohun Surname
A Norman-derived surname with medieval English aristocratic associations. The name reflects the Norman influence on English surnames following 1066.
Distribution
Found primarily in England with historical concentrations in Devon and Cornwall.
Notable Bearers
Reginald de Mohun (Norman knight), various English noble families