Explore the Family Name Monast
The meaning of Monast
Altered form of French Monna: habitational name from Le Monna, the name of a few places in the south of France. Compare Monat. Some characteristic forenames: French Pierre. Spanish Ramon.
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How common is the last name Monast in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Monast" saw a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 60,390th in popularity with roughly 312 bearers per 100,000 people in the United States. By 2010, this ranking dropped to 64,388th and the count of bearers slightly decreased to 309.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,390 | #64,388 | -6.62% |
| Count | 312 | 309 | -0.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Monast
In terms of ethnicity based on the same census data, the surname "Monast" is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White, with 93.59% in 2000 and growing to 96.76% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as two or more races dropped from 1.60% to zero over the same decade, while the Black demographic also fell to zero from 3.53%. Interestingly, the Hispanic representation went from nonexistent in 2000 to 1.94% in 2010. No change was recorded for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.59% | 96.76% | 3.39% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.94% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.6% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 3.53% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |