Explore the Family Name Monter
The meaning of Monter
Catalan: from a variant of munter, an occupational name denoting a person in charge of the dogs at a hunt (see Montero). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Angel, Arturo, Enrique, Ernesto, Francisca, Gerardo, Guillermo, Juan, Juan Luis, Maria De La Paz.
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How common is the last name Monter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Monter has increased significantly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Monter was ranked as the 34,114th most common surname, but by 2010, its rank improved to 28,552. This represents a positive change of 16.3% in its ranking. The number of people carrying the Monter surname also saw an increase from 629 in 2000 to 835 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 32.75%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population also rose from 0.23 to 0.28 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,114 | #28,552 | 16.3% |
| Count | 629 | 835 | 32.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.28 | 21.74% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Monter
As for ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, approximately 54.37% of individuals with the Monter surname identified as White and 44.2% as Hispanic. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, by 2010, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased to 36.89%, while those identifying as Hispanic increased to 60.6%. Additionally, there were new reports of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (1.56%) and Black (0.84%). Despite these changes, no individuals with the Monter surname identified as belonging to two or more races or as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 44.2% | 60.6% | 37.1% |
| White | 54.37% | 36.89% | -32.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.56% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.84% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |