Explore the Family Name Moncus
The meaning of Moncus
Possibly an altered form of English Monkhouse, a topographic name for someone who lived and workedat a monastery, a house of monks.
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How common is the last name Moncus in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, in terms of popularity, the surname Moncus has seen slight changes from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, this last name ranked 41,262 and increased in rank to 42,640 in 2010, showing a decrease of 3.34%. However, the count of individuals with this surname actually increased slightly by 2.01% from 498 in 2000 to 508 in 2010. As a proportion per 100,000 people, the frequency of Moncus fell by 5.56%, from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,262 | #42,640 | -3.34% |
| Count | 498 | 508 | 2.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moncus
With regards to ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that individuals with the Moncus surname have diverse ethnic identities. In 2000, approximately 96.18% identified as White, decreasing slightly to 95.28% in 2010. The percentage of those who identified as Hispanic fell by 19.91% over the same period, while the proportion identifying with two or more races nearly doubled, increasing from 1.00% to 1.97%. No individuals were reported as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.18% | 95.28% | -0.94% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 1.97% | 97% |
| Hispanic | 2.21% | 1.77% | -19.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |