Explore the Family Name Montz
The meaning of Montz
German: 1. variant of Mantz and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. 2. from an ancient Germanic personal name formed with the element munt ‘protection, guardianship’.
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How common is the last name Montz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Montz experienced a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 17,911th in terms of commonality, but dropped to the 18,440th spot in 2010, indicating a decrease of 2.95%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 1,440 to 1,501 over the same period, marking an increase of 4.24%. The proportion of individuals with the Montz surname per 100,000 people also saw a marginal drop of 3.77%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,911 | #18,440 | -2.95% |
| Count | 1,440 | 1,501 | 4.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.51 | -3.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Montz
In regard to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data offers intriguing insights about people bearing the Montz surname. There was a notable change in the Hispanic category, which saw a significant increase from 1.94% in 2000 to 3.40% in 2010, reflecting a 75.26% change. The number of individuals identifying as two or more races also rose by 10.07%, while those identifying as White decreased slightly by 1.83%. Interestingly, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, unlike in 2000 when they accounted for 0.56%. Furthermore, the 2010 Census introduced a new category, Black, which made up 0.73% of individuals with the Montz surname. No individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.49% | 93.74% | -1.83% |
| Hispanic | 1.94% | 3.4% | 75.26% |
| Two or More Races | 1.39% | 1.53% | 10.07% |
| Black | 0% | 0.73% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.56% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |