Explore the Family Name Monroig
The meaning of Monroig
Catalan: habitational name from any of the places called Montroig ‘red mountain’ in Lleida, Girona, and Tarragona provinces, Catalonia (Spain).
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How common is the last name Monroig in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Monroig saw a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 51,809th while in 2010 it moved up to the 47,186th rank, indicating an improvement of 8.92 percent. The count of individuals carrying the Monroig surname also increased during this period, from 377 in 2000 to 450 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 19.36 percent. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also increased slightly from 0.14 to 0.15, highlighting a 7.14 percent change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,809 | #47,186 | 8.92% |
| Count | 377 | 450 | 19.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Monroig
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Monroig surname identified as Hispanic, with percentages of 84.08 in 2000 and a slight increase to 84.89 in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 14.85 in 2000 to 13.56 in 2010. There were no individuals with the Monroig surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years according to the available census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 84.08% | 84.89% | 0.96% |
| White | 14.85% | 13.56% | -8.69% |
| 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% |