Explore the Family Name Monforte
The meaning of Monforte
1. Italian and Spanish: habitational name from any of numerous places called Monforte, from Latin mons ‘mountain’ (genitive montis) + fortis ‘strong’, probably a reference to the strategic position of these locations. 2. English (of Norman origin): variant of Montfort. This form of the surname is rare in Britain. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Salvatore, Carmela, Carmine, Rocco, Rosaria, Sal. Spanish Carlos, Francisco, Luis, Medardo.
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How common is the last name Monforte in the United States?
The surname Monforte's popularity, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Monforte name was ranked 41,924th in popularity, rising to the 41,657th position by 2010, a change of 0.64%. The total count of individuals with this surname also grew from 488 in 2000 to 522 in 2010, representing an approximately 7% increase. However, the proportion of people named Monforte per 100,000 remained steady at 0.18 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,924 | #41,657 | 0.64% |
| Count | 488 | 522 | 6.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Monforte
When examining the ethnic identity of those bearing the Monforte surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, noticeable shifts occurred between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Monfortes identifying as White decreased from 81.15% to 72.80%, while those identifying as Hispanic rose from 11.68% to 18.39%. There was also a significant increase in people identifying with two or more races, jumping from 1.84% in 2000 to 3.83% in 2010. Conversely, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander Monfortes saw a decline from 4.51% to 3.83%. The percentages for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.15% | 72.8% | -10.29% |
| Hispanic | 11.68% | 18.39% | 57.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.51% | 3.83% | -15.08% |
| Two or More Races | 1.84% | 3.83% | 108.15% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |