Explore the Family Name Montane

The meaning of Montane

Catalan (Montané): variant of Montaner.

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How common is the last name Montane in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Montane has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Montane was ranked 72905, but by 2010 it had climbed to the rank of 65424, marking a change in popularity of 10.26%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 248 people in 2000 to 303 people in 2010, indicating a substantial growth rate of 22.18%. Thus, the proportion per 100k increased by 11.11% over the same period.

20002010Change
Rank#72,905#65,42410.26%
Count24830322.18%
Proportion per 100k0.090.111.11%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Montane

The ethnic identity associated with the surname Montane, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly Hispanic. In 2000, 77.42% of those with this surname identified as Hispanic, which increased slightly to 81.85% in 2010. The percentage of people identifying as White decreased from 19.76% to 16.50% over that decade. However, there were no individuals who identified their ethnicity as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. There were likewise no individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races.

20002010Change
Hispanic77.42%81.85%5.72%
White19.76%16.5%-16.5%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%