Explore the Family Name Munt
The meaning of Munt
1. Catalan: variant of Mont, a topographic name from munt ‘hill’, denoting someone who lived on or near a hill, Latin mons. 2. English (Hertfordshire): variant of Mount or Mund.
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How common is the last name Munt in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Munt" has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 59,916 in popularity, with approximately 315 individuals carrying it. This proportion represented 0.12 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had slid to 69,793, with about 281 individuals identified as Munts, reflecting a 0.1 per 100,000 proportion. This represents a decline in popularity by 16.48% and a decrease in count by 10.79%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,916 | #69,793 | -16.48% |
| Count | 315 | 281 | -10.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Munt
With regard to the ethnicity of those bearing the surname "Munt", the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as White, a figure that increased from 90.48% in 2000 to 93.95% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic declined significantly during this period, dropping from 5.71% in 2000 to 3.91% in 2010. Interestingly, there were no Munts who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.48% | 93.95% | 3.84% |
| Hispanic | 5.71% | 3.91% | -31.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.59% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |