Explore the Family Name Monges
The meaning of Monges
Hispanic: plural form of Spanish Monge.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Monges in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Monges has seen a slight increase in usage over time. In 2000, Monges was ranked 66,274th in terms of commonality, with a count of 279 people bearing the name. By 2010, the surname had moved up in rank to 66,164, with an increased count of 299 individuals. This represents a growth rate of 7.17% over the decade, albeit the proportion of the population bearing this name per 100k remained constant at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,274 | #66,164 | 0.17% |
| Count | 279 | 299 | 7.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Monges
In terms of ethnic identity, individuals bearing the surname Monges largely identified as Hispanic, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 67.03% of those with the surname were of Hispanic ethnicity, a number that decreased slightly to 65.55% by 2010. The second most common ethnicity was White, decreasing from 27.24% in 2000 to 25.08% in 2010. A notable change was observed among those identifying as Black, with a decrease from 2.51% to 1.67% over the decade. New emerging ethnicities were also recorded in 2010, with 3.68%, 2.01% and 2.01% identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Two or more races respectively. These ethnic identities weren't recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 67.03% | 65.55% | -2.21% |
| White | 27.24% | 25.08% | -7.93% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 3.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.01% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.01% | 0% |
| Black | 2.51% | 1.67% | -33.47% |