Explore the Family Name Montrose
The meaning of Montrose
Scottish: habitational name from the place so named in the county of Angus. The placename derives from Gaelic mon, a short form of monadh ‘moor’, + ros ‘promontory’. The name is now chiefly found in Durham, England.
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How common is the last name Montrose in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Montrose in the United States showed a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 22,570th most popular surname with a count of 1,063. By 2010, the ranking slightly improved to 22,359 and the count increased by 8.37% to 1,152. Despite this increase, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.39.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,570 | #22,359 | 0.93% |
| Count | 1,063 | 1,152 | 8.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.39 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Montrose
In terms of ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some noticeable changes from 2000 to 2010 for individuals with the Montrose surname. While the percentage of those identifying as White decreased by 7.40% to 73.87%, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Black, up by 33.74% to 18.75%. The Hispanic segment also saw an increase, rising by 38.35% to 4.69%. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities increased by 35.46% to 1.91%. However, the data for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.77% | 73.87% | -7.4% |
| Black | 14.02% | 18.75% | 33.74% |
| Hispanic | 3.39% | 4.69% | 38.35% |
| Two or More Races | 1.41% | 1.91% | 35.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.75% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.66% | 0% | 0% |