Explore the Family Name Monet
The meaning of Monet
1. French: from a shortened pet form of Simon or another personal name ending in -mon, such as Aymon (see Aymond). This surname is also found in Cuba. Compare Monette. 2. Altered form of French Moinet. Some characteristic forenames: French Philippe, Pierre. Spanish Domingo, Carlos, Cesar.
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How common is the last name Monet in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Monet has seen a slight increase in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 47,939th most popular surname, whereas by 2010, it had moved up to the 47,356th position, reflecting a positive change of 1.22%. The total count of people with the Monet surname also saw growth, rising from 415 in 2000 to 448 in 2010—an increase of 7.95%. Interestingly, despite these changes, the proportion of people named Monet per 100,000 remained stable at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,939 | #47,356 | 1.22% |
| Count | 415 | 448 | 7.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Monet
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts within the Monet surname bearers' ethnic identity over the decade. In 2000, the majority identified as White (59.76%), followed by Hispanic (24.58%), Black (9.16%), and those identifying with Two or more races (3.86%). By 2010, while the White identity remained dominant, its percentage dropped to 52.23%, marking a decrease of 12.60%. Meanwhile, the proportion of Hispanics increased to 30.58%—a rise of 24.41%, and the Black identity also saw an increase to 11.38%. Furthermore, a small percentage (2.68%) began to identify as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, which wasn't recorded in 2000. However, no individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.76% | 52.23% | -12.6% |
| Hispanic | 24.58% | 30.58% | 24.41% |
| Black | 9.16% | 11.38% | 24.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.68% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.86% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |