Explore the Family Name Montee
The meaning of Montee
Altered form of French Monty 1 and probably also of English Monty 3. History: The majority of the American bearers of the surname Montee are descendants of Jean Monty from France (see Monty).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Montee in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Montee has risen slightly in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 48,877 in popularity and increased to rank 48,436 in 2010, a 0.9% change. The count of individuals with this surname also saw an increase over the decade; in 2000 there were 405 individuals with the surname Montee, and by 2010, that number rose to 436, a 7.65% change. However, the proportion per 100k people remained steady at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,877 | #48,436 | 0.9% |
| Count | 405 | 436 | 7.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Montee
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Montee, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, making up 94.50% in 2010, down from 96.05% in 2000. There was also a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2.22% in 2000 to 4.13% in 2010, marking a substantial 86.04% change. No individuals with the surname Montee identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.05% | 94.5% | -1.61% |
| Hispanic | 2.22% | 4.13% | 86.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |