Explore the Family Name Monton
The meaning of Monton
1. Spanish (Montón): habitational name from a place called Montón in Zaragoza province. 2. English: variant of Monkton, a habitational name from any of several places called Monkton (in Kent, Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire, Yorkshire, Durham, and elsewhere), named with Old English munuc ‘monk’ (genitive plural muneca) + tūn ‘farmstead, estate’.
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How common is the last name Monton in the United States?
The Monton surname ranked as the 60,706th most popular in 2000, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. By 2010, its rank had slipped slightly to 64,891, a decrease of nearly 7%. The total count of individuals with this surname also saw a slight decrease, from 310 in 2000 to 306 in 2010, marking a decline of approximately 1.3%. The proportion of Montons per 100,000 people also dipped from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.10 in 2010, indicating a decrease of approximately 9%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,706 | #64,891 | -6.89% |
| Count | 310 | 306 | -1.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Monton
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts within the Monton surname holders between 2000 and 2010. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose significantly from 25.16% to 40.20%, an increase of nearly 60%. Those claiming two or more races showed up in the 2010 census at 2.61%, whereas they were not represented in the 2000 data. The proportion reporting as White experienced a decrease of about 25%, falling from 52.90% to 39.87%. Hispanic representation saw a slight increase of 5.56%, while the Black population decreased by 8.50%. There was no change in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 25.16% | 40.2% | 59.78% |
| White | 52.9% | 39.87% | -24.63% |
| Black | 10% | 9.15% | -8.5% |
| Hispanic | 7.74% | 8.17% | 5.56% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.61% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |