Explore the Family Name Montalto
The meaning of Montalto
1. Italian: habitational name from any of various places called Montalto or Montaldo, especially Montalto Uffugo in Cosenza province. 2. Portuguese: habitational name from a place called Montalto, from monte ‘hill’ + alto ‘high’ (from Latin altus). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Vito, Angelo, Carmine, Domenico, Giovanni, Sal, Agostino, Alessandra, Alessia, Antonio, Emilio, Franco.
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How common is the last name Montalto in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Montalto has seen a slight increase in prevalence from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Montalto was ranked as the 18,461st most common surname, but by 2010 it had moved up to 18,144th place—an improvement of 1.72%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also grew by 11.08% during this period, from 1,381 people in 2000 to 1,534 in 2010. The proportion of people named Montalto per 100,000 residents marginally increased as well, rising by 1.96% to 0.52.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,461 | #18,144 | 1.72% |
| Count | 1,381 | 1,534 | 11.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.52 | 1.96% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Montalto
The Decennial U.S. Census data related to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Montalto revealed shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Montaltos identifying as White decreased by 7.44%, from 95.08% to 88.01%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial increase of 236.51%, growing from 3.04% to 10.23%. The proportion of Montaltos of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity rose by 12.07%, whereas those reporting two or more races declined by 30.85%. There were no individuals with the Montalto surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.08% | 88.01% | -7.44% |
| Hispanic | 3.04% | 10.23% | 236.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.58% | 0.65% | 12.07% |
| Two or More Races | 0.94% | 0.65% | -30.85% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |