Surname · Romanian origin
Munteanu
Meaning
The surname Munteanu means Highlander.
Origin
Romanian
Type
toponymic
The origin of the surname Munteanu
Munteanu comes from munte, “mountain,” for a highland dweller.
What kind of surname is Munteanu?
Munteanu is a toponymic surname, originally describing where the bearer lived or came from. It belongs to the Romanian naming tradition — you can read how Romanian surnames were formed on our Romanian last names page.
Other Romanian surnames
Other toponymic surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Munteanu mean?
The surname Munteanu means Highlander. Munteanu comes from munte, “mountain,” for a highland dweller.
Where does the surname Munteanu come from?
Munteanu is a surname of Romanian origin.
What kind of surname is Munteanu?
Munteanu is a toponymic surname, originally describing where the bearer lived or came from.
What are other Romanian surnames?
Other Romanian surnames include Barbu, Ciobanu, Diaconu, Dumitrescu, Florescu, Gheorghiu.