Explore the Family Name Montecalvo
The meaning of Montecalvo
Italian: habitational name from any of various places called Montecalvo (‘bald mountain’), especially Montecalvo Irpino in Avellino province. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonio, Angelo, Carlo, Vito, Saverio.
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How common is the last name Montecalvo in the United States?
Popularity: According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Montecalvo has seen slight shifts in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 29,516 in terms of prevalence and increased slightly to rank 29,768 by 2010. This represents a marginal decrease in popularity of 0.85%. However, the count of people with this surname actually grew by 4.77% from 754 in 2000 to 790 in 2010. Although the proportion of individuals bearing this surname per 100,000 people dropped by 3.57%, it remained relatively stable at around 0.27-0.28.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,516 | #29,768 | -0.85% |
| Count | 754 | 790 | 4.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.27 | -3.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Montecalvo
Ethnicity: The ethnic identity associated with the surname Montecalvo also underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010, as shown in the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of those bearing the surname identified as White, though this percentage decreased slightly from 96.02% to 93.54%. The Hispanic population with this surname more than doubled, increasing from 1.99% to 4.05%. Similarly, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also saw a significant increase, jumping from 0.8% in 2000 to 1.65% in 2010. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races dropped by almost half, from 1.19% to 0.63%. There were no individuals with the Montecalvo surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.02% | 93.54% | -2.58% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 4.05% | 103.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 1.65% | 106.25% |
| Two or More Races | 1.19% | 0.63% | -47.06% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |