Explore the Family Name Monfort
The meaning of Monfort
1. French and Breton: habitational name from any of numerous places called Montfort, from Old French mont ‘hill’ (see Mont 1) + fort ‘strong, impregnable’ (from Latin fortis). This surname is by far most common in Brittany. It is also found in Haiti. Compare Montfort 1, see also 2 below. 2. Altered form of Dutch Montfoort, a variant of Montfort 2 and also a cognate of the French name in 1 above and an altered form of its variant Montfort 1 (or perhaps vice versa). 3. English (of Norman origin): rare variant of Mountford, a cognate of 1 above. History: This surname (see 1 and 2 above) is listed in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors (along with the variants or altered forms Montfort, Montfoort, and Monfoort). Some characteristic forenames: French/Haitian Jacques, Marcel, Monique, Wilner.
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How common is the last name Monfort in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Monfort' increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Monfort was ranked 24,007 in popularity, rising to 22,963 by 2010, a change of 4.35%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw an increase from 981 to 1,114 over the decade, marking a 13.56% growth. The proportion of people named Monfort per 100k population slightly rose as well, going from 0.36 to 0.38, indicating a 5.56% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,007 | #22,963 | 4.35% |
| Count | 981 | 1,114 | 13.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.38 | 5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Monfort
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity distribution among individuals bearing the Monfort surname. From 2000 to 2010, there has been a noticeable increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 1.53% to 1.89%), Two or more races (from 2.34% to 2.60%), Hispanic (from 7.65% to 9.69%), and Black (from 19.78% to 25.31%). Interestingly, those identifying as White decreased from 68.71% in 2000 to 60.05% in 2010. A new category appeared in 2010, with 0.45% identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.71% | 60.05% | -12.6% |
| Black | 19.78% | 25.31% | 27.96% |
| Hispanic | 7.65% | 9.69% | 26.67% |
| Two or More Races | 2.34% | 2.6% | 11.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.53% | 1.89% | 23.53% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.45% | 0% |