Explore the Family Name Montani
The meaning of Montani
Italian (mainly Liguria): patronymic or plural form of Montano. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Nino, Angelo, Gino, Luigi, Pietro, Rocco, Santo.
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How common is the last name Montani in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Montani has seen a slight decrease in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, this surname was ranked at 52,714th in terms of prevalence and by 2010, it fell slightly to the 53,802nd position, representing a decline of approximately 2.06%. However, despite the drop in rank, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname Montani increased from 369 to 384 within the same period, indicating a growth rate of about 4.07%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,714 | #53,802 | -2.06% |
| Count | 369 | 384 | 4.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Montani
In regards to ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the Montani surname is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White. This group's representation among those bearing the surname decreased slightly from 90.51% in 2000 to 86.98% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion of Hispanic individuals sharing this surname saw a noteworthy increase of 18.57%, going from 8.13% in 2000 to 9.64% in 2010. Additionally, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities by 2010. Conversely, there were no recorded instances of the Montani surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.51% | 86.98% | -3.9% |
| Hispanic | 8.13% | 9.64% | 18.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.56% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |