Explore the Family Name Monteleone
The meaning of Monteleone
Italian: habitational name from any of numerous places called Monteleone, notably Monteleone di Puglia in Foggia province, Monteleone Sabino in Rieti, or Monteleone di Calabria (formerly in Catanzaro), which was renamed in 1928 as Vibo Valentia. The placename is composed of the elements monte ‘mountain’ + the personal name Leone. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Vito, Salvatore, Angelo, Antonio, Cosmo, Carmine, Sal, Domenico, Cosimo, Domenica, Elio, Ettore.
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How common is the last name Monteleone in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Monteleone has slightly decreased in ranking from 9055 in 2000 to 9074 in 2010, indicating a marginal depreciation of 0.21%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 3319 to 3602, representing a growth rate of 8.53%. The proportion per 100,000 population possessing this surname dipped minimally from 1.23 in 2000 to 1.22 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,055 | #9,074 | -0.21% |
| Count | 3,319 | 3,602 | 8.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.23 | 1.22 | -0.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Monteleone
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Monteleone, as determined by the Decennial U.S. Census, reveals an overwhelming majority identifying as White. In 2000, 96.60% identified as White, and while there was a slight decrease to 95.31% by 2010, it remained the predominant ethnicity. Hispanic representation among those with the Monteleone surname almost doubled from 1.57% to 3.11%. Notably, there were increases in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 0.30% to 0.42%) and Black (from 0 to 0.31%). Those reporting two or more races saw a decrease from 1.33% to 0.72%, while a new category, American Indian and Alaskan Native, emerged in 2010 at 0.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.6% | 95.31% | -1.34% |
| Hispanic | 1.57% | 3.11% | 98.09% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 0.72% | -45.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.42% | 40% |
| Black | 0% | 0.31% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.14% | 0% |
Monteleone ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Monteleone is Italian, which comprises 40.9% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (24.8%) and French & German (14.2%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Scandinavian, Greek & Balkan, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Spanish & Portuguese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Italian | 40.9% |
| British & Irish | 24.8% |
| French & German | 14.2% |
| Other | 20.2% |
Possible origins of the surname Monteleone
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Monteleone have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in Italy, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Sicily, Italy | 68.70% |
| Calabria, Italy | 67.00% |
| Campania, Italy | 66.10% |
| Apulia, Italy | 58.30% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 53.90% |
What Monteleone haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Monteleone is R-M167, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-M167 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-L23 and E-L677, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Caballero, Valles, Cepeda, Crespo, Pool, Poole, Arriaga, Cox, Almonte, Montalvo.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Monteleone surname are: H1, H, T. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Monteleone have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Monteleone" Surname 41.2%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Monteleone" Surname 26.5%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Vitamin Use
Takes vitamins on a regular basis.
"Monteleone" Surname 38.9%
23andMe Users 45.5%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Monteleone" Surname 18.6%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Monteleone?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Monteleone are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition