Explore the Family Name Mounteer
The meaning of Mounteer
English: 1. topographic name from Middle English monter ‘dweller on the mount or hill’. Compare Mount. 2. (of French Huguenot origin): altered form of French Montier.
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How common is the last name Mounteer in the United States?
The surname Mounteer has seen a rise in popularity based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 60,706 among all surnames, but by 2010, it had climbed to 59,603 - an increase of about 1.82%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also grew from 310 in 2000 to 339 by 2010, showing a substantial growth rate of 9.35%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.11 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,706 | #59,603 | 1.82% |
| Count | 310 | 339 | 9.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mounteer
In terms of ethnic identity, the Mounteer surname is predominantly associated with those who identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 95.81% of those with this surname identified as White, and this figure slightly decreased to 95.28% in 2010. The Hispanic representation among people with this surname saw a significant increase, growing from 2.58% in 2000 to 3.54% in 2010, a change of 37.21%. There were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.81% | 95.28% | -0.55% |
| Hispanic | 2.58% | 3.54% | 37.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |