Explore the Family Name Monzo
The meaning of Monzo
1. Catalan (Monzó): habitational name from Monzón, a place in Huesca province in Aragon, named Montsó in Catalan. Compare Monzon. 2. Italian (Campania): from a medieval personal name Latinized as Montius, or perhaps from an altered form of monsu, a respectful term of address for e.g. a cook or barber. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Adela, Francisco, Juan, Rafael, Guadalupe, Jose Antonio, Mario, Pablo. Italian Angelo, Concetta.
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How common is the last name Monzo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Monzo has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Monzo ranked as the 25,503rd most common surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 27,581st position, representing an 8.15% decrease in ranking. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 910 in 2000 to 873 in 2010, marking a drop of 4.07%. Similarly, the proportion of people named Monzo per 100k fell by 11.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,503 | #27,581 | -8.15% |
| Count | 910 | 873 | -4.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.3 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Monzo
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Monzo has undergone some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of Monzos identifying as White dropped slightly from 85.27% in 2000 to 83.62% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw an uptick, going from 10.00% in 2000 to 13.17% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander experienced a decline, decreasing from 1.76% to 1.49%. Interestingly, the proportion of Monzos identifying with two or more races increased by 30.68%. The percentages for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native were suppressed or remained at zero for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.27% | 83.62% | -1.94% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 13.17% | 31.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.76% | 1.49% | -15.34% |
| Two or More Races | 0.88% | 1.15% | 30.68% |
| Black | 2.09% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |