Explore the Family Name Monteforte
The meaning of Monteforte
Italian: habitational name from Monteforte Cilento in Salerno province or Montefore Irpino in Avellino. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmine, Angelo, Antonio, Gaetano, Pietro, Rino, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Monteforte in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Monteforte has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, Monteforte ranked 34,459 in terms of surname popularity and this fell to 35,345 by 2010, representing a decrease of about 2.57%. However, the number of people with this surname increased from 622 in 2000 to 637 in 2010, an increase of 2.41%. The proportion per 100,000 also decreased slightly from 0.23 to 0.22, a change of -4.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,459 | #35,345 | -2.57% |
| Count | 622 | 637 | 2.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Monteforte
Concerning the ethnic identity associated with the Monteforte surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, it is predominantly White. In 2000, 95.98% of people with this surname identified as White, dropping slightly to 94.35% in 2010. There was a significant increase in the Hispanic representation among those with the Monteforte surname, growing by 103.95% from 1.77% in 2000 to 3.61% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races decreased by 41.61%, from 1.61% to 0.94%. No individuals with the Monteforte surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.98% | 94.35% | -1.7% |
| Hispanic | 1.77% | 3.61% | 103.95% |
| Two or More Races | 1.61% | 0.94% | -41.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |