Explore the Family Name Mongrain
The meaning of Mongrain
French Canadian: probably an altered form of French Maugrain, from Old French mau grain ‘bad grain’, used as an (unflattering) nickname for a grower or merchant. Some characteristic forenames: French Marcel, Andre, Leonce.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mongrain in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mongrain has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 84,631 but rose to 81,458 in 2010, an increase of around 3.75%. The count also increased from 206 to 232, which is a 12.62% rise. However, its proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,631 | #81,458 | 3.75% |
| Count | 206 | 232 | 12.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mongrain
On the ethnicity front, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the Mongrain surname identify as White, with the percentage slightly increasing from 95.63% in 2000 to 95.69% in 2010. There's also a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2.91% in 2000 to 3.45% in 2010. No changes were observed in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.63% | 95.69% | 0.06% |
| Hispanic | 2.91% | 3.45% | 18.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |