Explore the Family Name Monnett
The meaning of Monnett
Altered form of French Monnet or of its variant Monet, reflecting the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t. Compare Monett and Monnette.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Monnett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Monnett has seen a steady increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 39,240th most popular last name, whereas in 2010, it climbed up the ranks to 36,099th place, marking an 8.0% change. The count of people bearing this surname also rose from 528 in 2000 to 621 in 2010. That's a significant increase of 17.61%. The proportion per 100,000 people also grew by 5.0%, moving from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,240 | #36,099 | 8% |
| Count | 528 | 621 | 17.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.21 | 5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Monnett
When discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Monnett, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with this last name identify as White. This ethnicity accounted for 96.4% in 2000 and slightly declined to 95.49% in 2010. People identifying as Hispanic made up 1.70% in 2000, and this figure rose to 2.09% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races also increased from 1.33% to 1.77% over the decade. Meanwhile, there were no recorded individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.4% | 95.49% | -0.94% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 2.09% | 22.94% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 1.77% | 33.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |