Explore the Family Name Montoy
The meaning of Montoy
Catalan: Castilianized form of Montoi, perhaps from Latin montuculus ‘little mountain’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Montoy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Montoy has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 62,961 and dropped down to a rank of 67,519 by 2010, showing a decrease of approximately 7.24%. The count of individuals with the surname also showed a modest decline of about 1.68%, from 297 in 2000 to 292 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by around 9.09%, moving from 0.11 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,961 | #67,519 | -7.24% |
| Count | 297 | 292 | -1.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Montoy
With respect to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Montoy identify as Hispanic. This group made up 71.38% in 2000, growing slightly to 73.97% by 2010, marking an increase of roughly 3.63%. The second most common ethnicity identified was White, which saw a decrease from 26.26% in 2000 to 23.63% in 2010, a change of about -10.02%. There were no significant changes or representation for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native groups within this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 71.38% | 73.97% | 3.63% |
| White | 26.26% | 23.63% | -10.02% |
| 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% |