Explore the Family Name Montplaisir
The meaning of Montplaisir
French: habitational name from any of various places called Montplaisir, in Allier, Aude, Hérault, and Nord. This form of the surname has apparently died out in France. Compare Monplaisir 1. Some characteristic forenames: French Jacques, Philippe, Raoul.
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How common is the last name Montplaisir in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Montplaisir saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 73,931 to 75,069, a change of -1.54%. However, the total number of individuals bearing this surname increased during this decade, as indicated by an increase in count from 244 to 257, a change of 5.33%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,931 | #75,069 | -1.54% |
| Count | 244 | 257 | 5.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Montplaisir
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Montplaisir also experienced some changes during this period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, but there was a slight decrease from 97.54% in 2000 to 96.11% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black increased substantially from 2.05% in 2000 to 3.89% in 2010, representing an 89.76% change. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.54% | 96.11% | -1.47% |
| Black | 2.05% | 3.89% | 89.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |