Explore the Family Name Montecino
The meaning of Montecino
Spanish: variant of Montesino.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Montecino in the United States?
According to data based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Montecino has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It moved up in ranking from 46,758 in 2000 to 42,640 in 2010, marking an 8.81 percent increase. Furthermore, the count of people bearing the Montecino surname grew by 18.69 percent, increasing from 428 in 2000 to 508 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people also saw a minor increase, moving up from 0.16 to 0.17 with an increase of 6.25 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,758 | #42,640 | 8.81% |
| Count | 428 | 508 | 18.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.17 | 6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Montecino
The ethnic identity associated with the Montecino surname has also seen some shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority of those carrying the surname identify as Hispanic - an ethnicity that saw a slight increase from 66.59 percent in 2000 to 68.50 percent in 2010 - there was a decrease in percentage for those identifying as White (from 29.91 percent to 27.76 percent) and Asian/Pacific Islander (from 1.87 percent to 1.77 percent). Those identifying as part of two or more races also decreased from 1.40 percent to 1.18 percent. No changes were recorded for individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 66.59% | 68.5% | 2.87% |
| White | 29.91% | 27.76% | -7.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.87% | 1.77% | -5.35% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% | 1.18% | -15.71% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |