Explore the Family Name Montanari
The meaning of Montanari
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Montanaro. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Romano, Antonio, Dino, Fulvio, Luigi, Olindo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Montanari in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Montanari' has shown a marginal decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Montanari was ranked 31,986 and dropped slightly to 32,079 in 2010, indicating a minimal change of -0.29%. However, despite the slight drop in ranking, the actual count of people bearing this surname increased from 681 to 719 during the same period, marking an increase of 5.58%. The proportion per 100,000 individuals also declined by 4.0% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,986 | #32,079 | -0.29% |
| Count | 681 | 719 | 5.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.24 | -4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Montanari
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname 'Montanari' identify as White, although the percentage dropped from 96.77% in 2000 to 93.74% in 2010. The second largest ethnic group among the Montanari's are those who identify as Hispanic, which saw a significant increase of 107.23% over the decade, rising from 2.35% to 4.87%. The proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races also saw an increase from 0.73% to 0.83%, marking a growth of 13.70%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the surname 'Montanari' identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.77% | 93.74% | -3.13% |
| Hispanic | 2.35% | 4.87% | 107.23% |
| Two or More Races | 0.73% | 0.83% | 13.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |