Explore the Family Name Monterosso
The meaning of Monterosso
Italian (Sicily): habitational name from any of numerous places called Monterosso, as for example Monterosso Calabro in ViboValentia, or Monterosso Almo in Ragusa, which takes its name from monte ‘mountain’ + the personal name Russo, Rosso. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Damiano, Domenic, Francesco, Gino, Natale, Raffaele, Rocco, Sal, Vita.
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How common is the last name Monterosso in the United States?
The surname Monterosso, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Monterosso was the 42,757th most common surname in the United States with 477 individuals bearing that name. By 2010, it dropped to the 43,885th position despite an increase in the number of individuals with this surname to 491. This minor growth in count represents a 2.94% change over the decade, while the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 5.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,757 | #43,885 | -2.64% |
| Count | 477 | 491 | 2.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Monterosso
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Monterosso surname identified as White, accounting for 93.50% in 2000 and 92.46% in 2010. The Hispanic segment saw the biggest growth during this period with a rise of 66.33%, increasing its share from 2.94% in 2000 to 4.89% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races also increased from 1.47% to 1.83%. Meanwhile, the representation of Asian/Pacific Islander fell to zero in 2010 from 1.47% in 2000. The Black community and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities had no representation among the Monterosso surname holders in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.5% | 92.46% | -1.11% |
| Hispanic | 2.94% | 4.89% | 66.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 1.83% | 24.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.47% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |