Explore the Family Name Montesano
The meaning of Montesano
1. Italian (southern): habitational name from Montesano Salentino in Lecce province or Montesano sulla Marcellana in Salerno province, so named from monte ‘mountain’ + sano ‘healthy’. 2. Spanish: possibly a habitational name for someone from Montesa in Valencia province, from an adjectival form of the placename. Alternatively, of Italian origin (see 1 above). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Amedeo, Carmelo, Rocco, Vito, Angelo, Giovanni, Luigi, Salvatore, Santo.
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How common is the last name Montesano in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Montesano has seen slight fluctuations in its popularity. In the year 2000, it ranked as the 20,436th most common name, and by 2010, it had dropped slightly to the 20,676th position, a change of -1.17%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 1,208 in 2000 to 1,280 in 2010, an increase of 5.96%. Unfortunately, its proportion per 100k fell marginally from 0.45 to 0.43, indicating a decrease of -4.44%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,436 | #20,676 | -1.17% |
| Count | 1,208 | 1,280 | 5.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.43 | -4.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Montesano
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data provides intriguing insights. Over the decade from 2000 to 2010, there was a significant increase in the Hispanic population with the surname Montesano, growing from 6.87% to 12.11%, a change of 76.27%. At the same time, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also saw an increase from 0.66% to 0.94%. The proportion of individuals claiming two or more races decreased by -46.32%, bringing the figure down from 1.90% to 1.02%. The percentage of White individuals with this surname also reduced from 90.15% to 85.55%. The data noted no Black individuals with the surname in either year, but started recording American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals in 2010, with a proportion of 0.39%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.15% | 85.55% | -5.1% |
| Hispanic | 6.87% | 12.11% | 76.27% |
| Two or More Races | 1.9% | 1.02% | -46.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.66% | 0.94% | 42.42% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.39% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |