Explore the Family Name Montas
The meaning of Montas
Spanish and Catalan (Montás); French: derivative of Spanish monte, Catalan and Old French mont ‘mountain’ (see Monte, Mont). This surname is most common in the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
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How common is the last name Montas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Montas has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 35,666th in popularity, increasing to 33,121st by 2010 - a change of 7.14%. This increase can also be seen in the number of individuals bearing the name, which rose from 596 in 2000 to 691 in 2010 – a 15.94% upswing. The proportion of the U.S. population with this surname per 100,000 people also saw a slight surge from 0.22 to 0.23 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,666 | #33,121 | 7.14% |
| Count | 596 | 691 | 15.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.23 | 4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Montas
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Montas, the data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that a significant majority identify as Hispanic. In 2000, 74.33% of those bearing the surname identified as Hispanic, and this percentage slightly increased to 74.67% by 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Black grew from 17.62% to 18.38%. However, the proportion identifying as White decreased from 4.53% to 3.33%. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native were not present in either year. The group identifying as two or more races showed a minor increase from 2.01% to 2.03%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 74.33% | 74.67% | 0.46% |
| Black | 17.62% | 18.38% | 4.31% |
| White | 4.53% | 3.33% | -26.49% |
| Two or More Races | 2.01% | 2.03% | 1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |