Explore the Family Name Monasmith
The meaning of Monasmith
Americanized form of German Mahnenschmidt, an unexplained compound of Schmidt ‘smith’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Monasmith in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Monasmith has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 65,668th most popular surname in the U.S., however by 2010, it had moved up to the 64,721st position - a growth rate of 1.44%. The total count of individuals with this surname also rose from 282 in 2000 to 307 in 2010, marking an 8.87% increase. Despite these changes, the proportion of people named Monasmith per 100,000 remained stable at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,668 | #64,721 | 1.44% |
| Count | 282 | 307 | 8.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Monasmith
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Monasmith, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, a large majority identify as White. In 2000, approximately 90.78% of Monasmiths identified this way, decreasing slightly to 89.58% in 2010. The number of Monasmiths identifying as Hispanic decreased by 24.38% over the same decade, falling from 6.03% to 4.56%. Interestingly, the proportion of those identifying with two or more races saw a significant increase of 65.54%, rising from 1.77% in 2000 to 2.93% in 2010. There were no reported instances of Monasmiths identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.78% | 89.58% | -1.32% |
| Hispanic | 6.03% | 4.56% | -24.38% |
| Two or More Races | 1.77% | 2.93% | 65.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |