Explore the Family Name Mountjoy
The meaning of Mountjoy
English (Devon and Gloucestershire; of Norman origin): habitational name, ultimately from Montjoie, a crusaders’ name derived from that of the mountain in Palestine from which the first view of Jerusalem was obtained. The name was adopted for several places in Western Europe (notably Montjoie-Saint-Martin in Manche), and this, or the original, could have given rise to the English surname.
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How common is the last name Mountjoy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Mountjoy" has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 26,163rd most popular surname, and by 2010, it dropped to 26,932nd place, marking a 2.94% decline in ranking. However, the count of people carrying the Mountjoy name grew from 879 to 901 during this period, representing a 2.5% increase. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 individuals decreased by 6.06%, moving from 0.33 to 0.31.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,163 | #26,932 | -2.94% |
| Count | 879 | 901 | 2.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.31 | -6.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mountjoy
As for ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Mountjoy surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 1.38% from 94.65% to 93.34%. The census showed no individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. People identifying as two or more races increased significantly by 62.75%, while those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 42%. The Black community also witnessed a growth of 16.67% in this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.65% | 93.34% | -1.38% |
| Hispanic | 2.5% | 3.55% | 42% |
| Two or More Races | 1.02% | 1.66% | 62.75% |
| Black | 1.14% | 1.33% | 16.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |