Explore the Family Name Montecillo
The meaning of Montecillo
Spanish: topographic name from montecillo ‘little mountain’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Montecillo in the United States?
The surname "Montecillo" has risen in popularity, as shown by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, "Montecillo" was ranked 67,936 in popularity, but by 2010, it had climbed to a rank of 48,628 - an increase of 28.42%. In terms of raw numbers, there were 271 individuals with the surname in 2000, but by 2010, that number had grown to 434, marking a significant growth rate of 60.15%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also increased from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,936 | #48,628 | 28.42% |
| Count | 271 | 434 | 60.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.15 | 50% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Montecillo
In regard to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes. The largest group identifying as "Montecillo" shifted from being primarily Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000 (56.83%) to Hispanic in 2010 (35.71%). There was a decrease of 6.33% among those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and an increase of 29.01% among those identifying as Hispanic. Those declaring two or more races decreased by 27.67%, while those identifying as White saw a decline of 29.45%. The proportions of those identifying as Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 56.83% | 53.23% | -6.33% |
| Hispanic | 27.68% | 35.71% | 29.01% |
| White | 8.49% | 5.99% | -29.45% |
| Two or More Races | 7.01% | 5.07% | -27.67% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |