Explore the Family Name Montag
The meaning of Montag
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from Middle High German māntac, German Montag ‘Monday’. As a German name, this was a nickname for someone who had a particular association with this day of the week, probably because he owed feudal service then. As a Jewish name, it is either ornamental or it may have been adopted or given with reference to the day of registration of the surname.
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How common is the last name Montag in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Montag has shown an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Montag was ranked 15,269th in terms of most frequent surnames, and by 2010 it had climbed to 14,814th place, indicating a 2.98% rise in its rank. The count of individuals with this surname also rose during the same period, from 1,767 in 2000 to 2,002 in 2010, marking a 13.3% increase. The proportion of Montags per 100k people slightly went up from 0.66 to 0.68.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,269 | #14,814 | 2.98% |
| Count | 1,767 | 2,002 | 13.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.66 | 0.68 | 3.03% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Montag
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Montag, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were significant changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Montags identifying as White decreased from 94.91% to 84.67%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic experienced a considerable growth from 4.30% to 12.59%. Similarly, there was a notable rise in the number of Montags who identify as Black, from 0.28% to 0.90%. Montags identifying with two or more races also increased from 0.40% to 1.35%. No recorded Montags identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.91% | 84.67% | -10.79% |
| Hispanic | 4.3% | 12.59% | 192.79% |
| Two or More Races | 0.4% | 1.35% | 237.5% |
| Black | 0.28% | 0.9% | 221.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |