Explore the Family Name Montjoy
The meaning of Montjoy
Altered form of English Mountjoy.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Montjoy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Montjoy has increased over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 50,468 in popularity and rose to 49,177 by 2010, a change of approximately 2.56%. The count of individuals with this last name also increased from 389 in 2000 to 428 in 2010, indicating an increase of 10.03%. The proportion of people with the surname Montjoy per 100,000 people slightly increased by 7.14% from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,468 | #49,177 | 2.56% |
| Count | 389 | 428 | 10.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Montjoy
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Montjoy varied according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2010, a majority of individuals with the surname Montjoy identified as White (78.27%), an increase of 0.49% from 2000. Those identifying as Hispanic made up 7.01%, a decrease of 12.05% from 2000, while 11.21% identified as Black, down by 11.03%. Notably, in 2010, some individuals began identifying with two or more races (3.04%). There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.89% | 78.27% | 0.49% |
| Black | 12.6% | 11.21% | -11.03% |
| Hispanic | 7.97% | 7.01% | -12.05% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.04% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |