Monnier

Monnier is a surname of French origin, likely derived from the given name "Ménier," which itself comes from the Latin "menarius," meaning "miner" or "merchant." The name is found throughout France and has spread to other parts of the world, particularly in countries with French colonial history.

Notable individuals with the surname Monnier include:

Sonia Monnier (born 1981) is a French former professional tennis player. She achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 245 in March 2001.

Philippe Monnier (born 1952) is a Swiss politician and member of the Swiss People's Party. He served as a member of the National Council from 1995 to 2007.

The Monnier family crest, when it exists, typically features imagery related to trade or mining, reflecting the name's etymology. The distribution of the surname is most concentrated in regions of France that historically had significant mining or trading activities. Variations of the spelling may exist in different regions due to historical phonetic shifts and transcription practices. The prevalence of the surname suggests it was a common occupational or given name designation in medieval France.