Explore the Family Name Montavon
The meaning of Montavon
Swiss French: habitational name from Montavon in Jura Canton.
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How common is the last name Montavon in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Montavon saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 44,497th on the list of popular surnames, but by 2010, it had slipped to 44,653rd place, marking a change of -0.35%. Despite this dip in ranking, the actual count of individuals carrying the Montavon surname increased from 455 in 2000 to 481 in 2010, showing a growth of 5.71%. However, when factoring in population growth, the proportion of individuals with the surname per 100,000 people decreased slightly by 5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,497 | #44,653 | -0.35% |
| Count | 455 | 481 | 5.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Montavon
Ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that individuals with the surname Montavon predominantly identify as White. This ethnicity accounted for 98.24% of Montavons in 2000 and 96.05% in 2010, indicating a slight decrease in representation over the decade. Notably, there was an increase in Montavons identifying as belonging to two or more races, this figure rose from 1.32% in 2000 to 1.87% in 2010. The ethnicity data also showed a new occurrence of Hispanic identification among Montavons at 1.66% in 2010. There was no recorded change in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.24% | 96.05% | -2.23% |
| Two or More Races | 1.32% | 1.87% | 41.67% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.66% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |