Explore the Family Name Moniot
The meaning of Moniot
French: 1. from Old French moniot, a diminutive of moine ‘monk’ (see Moine). 2. from a shortened pet form of Simon or another personal name ending in -mon, such as Aymon (see Aymond). 3. possibly also a diminutive of Monier ‘minter, money-changer’.
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How common is the last name Moniot in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Moniot has seen a slight change between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Moniot was ranked 79,394 in popularity and rose slightly to a rank of 80,678 in 2010, a decrease in popularity by about 1.62%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 223 to 235, indicating a growth of 5.38%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.08 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,394 | #80,678 | -1.62% |
| Count | 223 | 235 | 5.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moniot
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most bearers of the surname Moniot identify as White, although there has been a slight decline in this group from 96.41% in 2000 to 94.04% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 3.14% to 3.83% over the same period. It's important to note that no bearers of the surname Moniot identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.41% | 94.04% | -2.46% |
| Hispanic | 3.14% | 3.83% | 21.97% |
| 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% |