Explore the Family Name Monarch
The meaning of Monarch
1. English (Durham): perhaps an English variant of Scottish Munnoch (from the Gaelic personal name Monach, derived from Gaelic manach ‘monk’) with an intrusive -r. 2. Perhaps also an Americanized form (translation into English) of French Monarque, a nickname for a high-handed or haughty person, from Old French monarque ‘monarch’. History: In North America, the surname Monarch can be traced back to John Monarch born in St. Marys, MD, in 1700.
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How common is the last name Monarch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Monarch has seen a slight decrease in rank from 35,994 in 2000 to 36,838 in 2010, a change of -2.34%. However, the count or number of people with this surname has slightly increased by 2.89% during the same period, from 589 to 606. The proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased by -4.55%, indicating that while the total count has risen, its frequency compared to other surnames has dropped.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,994 | #36,838 | -2.34% |
| Count | 589 | 606 | 2.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Monarch
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Monarch has also shown slight changes over the decade, as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In the year 2000, 94.91% of those with the surname identified as White, and this percentage grew slightly to 95.54% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also saw a small increase from 2.55% to 2.64%. Interestingly, there was a slight emergence in those identifying as two or more races, at 1.16% in 2010, where there had been none recorded in 2000. There were no individuals in either year who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black. The percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped from 0.85% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.91% | 95.54% | 0.66% |
| Hispanic | 2.55% | 2.64% | 3.53% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.16% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.85% | 0% | -100% |