Explore the Family Name Monjaraz
The meaning of Monjaraz
Hispanic (Mexico): habitational name from a former place in the north of Spain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Monjaraz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Monjaraz has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 40,265th in popularity with only 512 count, but by 2010, it had climbed to 26,067th place with 940 count. This represents an impressive growth rate of 35.26 percent in rank and 83.59 percent in count within a decade. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a substantial increase from 0.19 to 0.32, marking a 68.42 percent change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,265 | #26,067 | 35.26% |
| Count | 512 | 940 | 83.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.32 | 68.42% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Monjaraz
Turning to the ethnic identity of those bearing the Monjaraz surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that nearly all identified as Hispanic in both 2000 and 2010, with percentages of 96.29 and 96.91 respectively. A small percentage, 2.15 in 2000 and 2.45 in 2010, identified as White. Interestingly, there was a recorded presence of American Indian and Alaskan Native identity in 2000, at 1.17 percent, but this was not present in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as either Asian/Pacific Islander or Black, and no individuals reported having two or more races in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 96.29% | 96.91% | 0.64% |
| White | 2.15% | 2.45% | 13.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.17% | 0% | 0% |