Explore the Family Name Montanye
The meaning of Montanye
Shortened and altered form of French Delamontagne: variant, with fused preposition de ‘from’, of Lamontagne 1. The surname Delamontagne is rare in France. Compare Montney.
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How common is the last name Montanye in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Montanye has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 26,968th and by 2010, it had risen to the 26,814th position, marking a 0.57% change in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 846 to 907 during this decade, a growth rate of approximately 7.21%. Interestingly, the proportion per 100,000 remained constant at 0.31.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,968 | #26,814 | 0.57% |
| Count | 846 | 907 | 7.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Montanye
The ethnic identity associated with the Montanye surname, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, showed some changes over the decade. A majority of the individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 95.39% in 2000 to 94.49% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races saw increases of 73.68% and 108.42%, respectively. However, the Hispanic segment decreased by 34.75%. The Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native categories reported no individuals with the Montanye surname for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.39% | 94.49% | -0.94% |
| Two or More Races | 0.95% | 1.98% | 108.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.95% | 1.65% | 73.68% |
| Hispanic | 2.36% | 1.54% | -34.75% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |