Explore the Family Name Monteverde
The meaning of Monteverde
1. Galician: habitational name from Monteverde in Ourense province, Galicia (Spain). 2. Italian: habitational name from any of various places called Monteverde, for example in Avellino province, from monte ‘mountain’ (from Latin mons, genitive montis) + verde ‘green’ (from Latin viridis). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Carlos, Eduardo, Enrique, Francisco, Aurelio, Gustavo, Ines, Jaime, Jorge, Jose, Juan, Leticia.
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How common is the last name Monteverde in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Monteverde has seen an increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 27771st in popularity with 815 individuals bearing this surname, corresponding to a proportion of 0.3 per 100,000 people. By 2010, however, the rank had improved to 26110th with 938 individuals having this surname which translates to a proportion of 0.32 per 100,000 people. This shows an overall increase of about 15.09% in the count of people with the Monteverde surname and a 6.67% rise in its popularity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,771 | #26,110 | 5.98% |
| Count | 815 | 938 | 15.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.32 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Monteverde
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Monteverde surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there has been some shift between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals identified as either White or Hispanic. However, while the percentage of those who identified as White decreased from 46.63% to 38.81%, a drop of 16.77%, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased from 46.99% to 51.81%, reflecting a 10.26% rise. Additionally, there was significant growth in the number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, from 4.66% to 7.68%, an impressive 64.81% increase. A new appearance in 2010 was the Black ethnicity at 1.07%. The 'Two or more races' category, however, saw a total drop, from 0.98% in 2000 to zero in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 46.99% | 51.81% | 10.26% |
| White | 46.63% | 38.81% | -16.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.66% | 7.68% | 64.81% |
| Black | 0% | 1.07% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.98% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |