Explore the Family Name Monacelli
The meaning of Monacelli
Italian: patronymic or plural form of monacello, a diminutive of Monaco. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Guido, Cesare, Egidio, Elio, Enrico, Fausto, Gianfranco, Naldo, Pasquale, Querino, Tommaso.
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How common is the last name Monacelli in the United States?
The surname Monacelli has seen a slight decrease in popularity in the U.S. over the past decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Monacelli was the 33,830th most common surname, but it fell to the 34,618th position by 2010, showing a decrease of 2.33%. However, despite the drop in rank, the number of individuals with the Monacelli surname actually increased from 635 in 2000 to 653 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 2.83%, although its proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,830 | #34,618 | -2.33% |
| Count | 635 | 653 | 2.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.22 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Monacelli
Ethnic identity data for the Monacelli surname, derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, shows a predominantly White affiliation. In 2000, 98.27% of those with the Monacelli surname identified as White, slightly decreasing to 97.40% in 2010. There was also a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, going from 0.79% in 2000 to 2.30% in 2010, a change of 191.14%. The proportions of other ethnic identities, including Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0% in both 2000 and 2010. Interestingly, those identifying as two or more races dropped from 0.79% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.27% | 97.4% | -0.89% |
| Hispanic | 0.79% | 2.3% | 191.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.79% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |