Explore the Family Name Mountford
The meaning of Mountford
English (Staffordshire; of Norman origin): habitational name from Montfort-sur-Risle (Eure) or from one or other of various places called Montfort in France (from Old French mont ‘hill’ + fort ‘fortress’). Early forms of this name are indistinguishable from those of Mundford in Norfolk, perhaps indicating an alternative habitational name (see Munford). History: A Norman bearer of this name, from Montfort-sur-Risle in Eure, near Brionne, accompanied William the Conqueror in his invasion of England in 1066. Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester, led a rebellion against Henry III (1216–72).
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How common is the last name Mountford in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mountford witnessed a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Mountford was ranked 32,338th and by 2010 it had dipped to 34,427th in popularity, marking a change of -6.46%. The count of individuals with this surname also declined from 671 in 2000 to 658 in 2010, indicating a drop of -1.94%. Moreover, the proportion per 100,000 people reduced by 12%, from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,338 | #34,427 | -6.46% |
| Count | 671 | 658 | -1.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.22 | -12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mountford
Turning to the ethnicity associated with the surname Mountford, the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest group remained those identifying as White, although their proportion decreased from 94.78% in 2000 to 91.19% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased by 40.34%, moving from 2.38% to 3.34%. Those identifying as having two or more races saw an increase of 24.63%, going from 1.34% to 1.67%. Furthermore, the data from 2010 revealed new categories: 1.67% identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, and 1.22% as Asian/Pacific Islander. The percentage of those identifying as Black saw a minor increase of 2.25%, moving from 0.89% to 0.91%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.78% | 91.19% | -3.79% |
| Hispanic | 2.38% | 3.34% | 40.34% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 1.67% | 24.63% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.67% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.22% | 0% |
| Black | 0.89% | 0.91% | 2.25% |