Explore the Family Name Montierth
The meaning of Montierth
Scottish: variant of Monteith.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Montierth in the United States?
The surname Montierth is not among the most common in the United States, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 60,706 in terms of popularity but saw a slight increase by 2010, moving up to rank 56,710. This represents a 6.58% change in rank. The count of people with this surname also grew, going from 310 individuals in 2000 to 360 in 2010, a rise of 16.13%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also increased slightly, from 0.11 to 0.12, marking a 9.09% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,706 | #56,710 | 6.58% |
| Count | 310 | 360 | 16.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Montierth
According to the Decennial U.S. Census' analysis of ethnicity, the vast majority of individuals with the surname Montierth identified as white in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a small decrease in this group, with the percentage dropping from 97.10% to 95.00%, a negative change of 2.16%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either of these years. In 2010, however, some changes occurred: 1.67% of Montierths started identifying with two or more races, and 1.94% identified as Hispanic. These categories had been at 0% in the year 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.1% | 95% | -2.16% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.94% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.67% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |