Explore the Family Name Montufar
The meaning of Montufar
Hispanic (mainly Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico; Montúfar): habitational name from a place in Spain named Montúfar, which no longer exists.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Montufar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Montufar significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 29,932nd most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had risen to the 21,393rd spot - a remarkable 28.53% increase. The actual count of individuals bearing the name also saw a significant rise from 740 to 1,223, marking an impressive growth rate of 65.27%. The proportion per 100k people also rose from 0.27 to 0.41 during this decade, demonstrating a 51.85% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,932 | #21,393 | 28.53% |
| Count | 740 | 1,223 | 65.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.41 | 51.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Montufar
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Montufar identify as Hispanic. In 2000, 91.76% identified as such, rising slightly to 95.75% in 2010. The number who identified as White dropped significantly over this period, falling from 7.57% to 3.52%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and Two or More Races remained at 0%, while a new category emerged in 2010 with 0.49% identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 91.76% | 95.75% | 4.35% |
| White | 7.57% | 3.52% | -53.5% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.49% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.68% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |