Explore the Family Name Monterrubio
The meaning of Monterrubio
Spanish: habitational name from any of the places called Monterrubio ‘red mountain’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Monterrubio in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Monterrubio has experienced significant growth in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Monterrubio was ranked 74,398 in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it had climbed to rank 49,914 — a change of approximately 33%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased dramatically, going from 242 in 2000 to 420 in 2010, representing a growth rate of over 73%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Monterrubio per 100,000 people also rose by more than 55% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,398 | #49,914 | 32.91% |
| Count | 242 | 420 | 73.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.14 | 55.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Monterrubio
When examining ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, most individuals with the surname Monterrubio identified as Hispanic in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic went up slightly, increasing from about 89.67% in 2000 to 93.81% in 2010. Those identifying as White decreased from 8.26% to 5.24% over the same decade. There were no Monterrubios who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, part of two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 89.67% | 93.81% | 4.62% |
| White | 8.26% | 5.24% | -36.56% |
| 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% |