Explore the Family Name Monro
The meaning of Monro
Scottish and Irish: variant of Monroe.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Monro in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Monro" has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 59,611th most popular surname in the U.S., but by 2010, it moved up to the 56,972nd position, showing a change of 4.43%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 317 in 2000 to 358 in 2010, marking an increase of 12.93%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.12 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,611 | #56,972 | 4.43% |
| Count | 317 | 358 | 12.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Monro
In terms of ethnicity, the Monro surname showed some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. While the percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly from 89.59% to 86.03%, there was a notable increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic from 0% to 6.70%. The Black community showed a decrease from 5.36% to 3.63%, while the Asian/Pacific Islander community saw an increase from 0% to 1.40%. There was a small decrease in those identifying with two or more ethnicities, from 2.84% to 2.23%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained constant at 0.00% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.59% | 86.03% | -3.97% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 6.7% | 0% |
| Black | 5.36% | 3.63% | -32.28% |
| Two or More Races | 2.84% | 2.23% | -21.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.4% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |