Explore the Family Name Monares
The meaning of Monares
Hispanic: variant of Monarrez.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Monares in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Monares" has notably increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Monares ranked 54,385 in terms of popularity but rose to 50,196 by 2010, reflecting a 7.7% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 355 to 417 during this period, marking a substantial growth rate of 17.46%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the Monares surname per 100,000 people also saw an increase of 7.69%, moving from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,385 | #50,196 | 7.7% |
| Count | 355 | 417 | 17.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Monares
With respect to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some significant shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Monares with an Asian/Pacific Islander background decreased by almost 29%, from 8.45% to 6%. There was also a substantial decrease in the proportion identifying with two or more races, falling by 38.64% from 7.04% to 4.32%. Conversely, those identifying as White experienced a rise of 29.17%, increasing from 7.61% to 9.83%. The largest segment, however, was those with a Hispanic background, accounting for 75.77% in 2000 and marginally rising to 78.42% in 2010. No persons with this surname identified as Black or as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 75.77% | 78.42% | 3.5% |
| White | 7.61% | 9.83% | 29.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 8.45% | 6% | -28.99% |
| Two or More Races | 7.04% | 4.32% | -38.64% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |