Explore the Family Name Montney
The meaning of Montney
Variant of Montanye, a surname of French origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Montney in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Montney has shown some growth in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of this surname has slightly improved, moving from 48,021st position in 2000 to 47,966th in 2010, reflecting a modest increase of 0.11%. The number of people with this surname grew by 6.52% over the decade, rising from 414 to 441 individuals. However, the proportion of people named Montney per 100,000 remained constant at 0.15 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,021 | #47,966 | 0.11% |
| Count | 414 | 441 | 6.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Montney
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Montney identify as White. In 2000, 93% of Montneys identified as White, which increased to 94.1% by 2010. There was also a small percentage of Montneys identifying as Hispanic, with 4.35% in 2000 dropping slightly to 4.31% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or two or more races in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93% | 94.1% | 1.18% |
| Hispanic | 4.35% | 4.31% | -0.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |