Explore the Family Name Montieth
The meaning of Montieth
Scottish (Lanarkshire): variant of Monteith This form of the surname is rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Montieth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Montieth maintained a steady popularity in the United States from 2000 to 2010. The surname ranked 49,159th in 2000 and experienced a slight decrease by 18 places to rank 49,177th in 2010. However, there was an increase in the number of individuals with the Montieth surname during this decade, with the count rising from 402 to 428, a growth of 6.47%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,159 | #49,177 | -0.04% |
| Count | 402 | 428 | 6.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Montieth
When focusing on the ethnic identity associated with the Montieth surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals several shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest group identifying with Montieth is predominantly white, making up 95.27% in 2000 and 92.76% in 2010, indicating a small decrease. The Hispanic ethnicity dropped dramatically from 2.49% to 1.17%. On the other hand, the percentage of Black individuals with the Montieth surname nearly doubled from 1.24% to 2.34%. There were no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native Montieths in either year. Interestingly, a new category emerged in 2010, with 2.34% of Montieths identifying as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.27% | 92.76% | -2.63% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.34% | 0% |
| Black | 1.24% | 2.34% | 88.71% |
| Hispanic | 2.49% | 1.17% | -53.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |