Explore the Family Name Monds
The meaning of Monds
1. English (Kent): variant of Mond, with post-medieval excrescent -s. This surname is rare in Britain. 2. German: patronymic from Mond 1 (ancient Germanic personal name).
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How common is the last name Monds in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Monds has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank improved from 30,970 in 2000 to 30,101 in 2010, indicating a 2.81% increase. The count of people with the surname also grew by 9.87%, from 709 in 2000 to 779 in 2010. Interestingly, the proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.26 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,970 | #30,101 | 2.81% |
| Count | 709 | 779 | 9.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Monds
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Monds as per the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some notable changes over the decade. In 2000, no Monds identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, but by 2010, there was a small representation - 0.90% and 1.41% respectively. There was a slight decrease in those claiming two or more races, from 4.23% to 3.72%. The majority of individuals with the Monds surname identified as White (57.12% in 2000 and 54.43% in 2010) and Black (35.54% in 2000 and 37.48% in 2010). The proportion identifying as Hispanic saw a small increase, going from 1.97% in 2000 to 2.05% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.12% | 54.43% | -4.71% |
| Black | 35.54% | 37.48% | 5.46% |
| Two or More Races | 4.23% | 3.72% | -12.06% |
| Hispanic | 1.97% | 2.05% | 4.06% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.41% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.9% | 0% |