Explore the Family Name Muntean
The meaning of Muntean
Romanian: topographic and ethnic name from muntean ‘mountain dweller’, from munte ‘mountain’ (from Latin mons, montis) + the locative suffix -an, as an ethnic name denoting someone from Muntenia ‘the mountain region’, the area of Romania situated between the Danube and the south and eastern Carpathians, known also as Wallachia; it is equivalent with the Romanian ethnic name valah ‘Wallachian’. Some characteristic forenames: Romanian Vasile, Petru, Nicolae, Sorin, Aurelian, Filon, Georgeta, Mircea, Radu.
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How common is the last name Muntean in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname ‘Muntean’ increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 30,264 in terms of popularity but improved to a rank of 26,598 by 2010 – a change of 12.11 percent. The number of people bearing the surname also grew in this period from 730 to 916, marking a significant increase of 25.48 percent. The proportion of individuals with the Muntean surname per 100,000 people also rose from 0.27 to 0.31, indicating an upward trend of 14.81 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,264 | #26,598 | 12.11% |
| Count | 730 | 916 | 25.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.31 | 14.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Muntean
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Muntean' also saw some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. White ethnicity dominates the distribution, accounting for 95.75 percent in 2000 and slightly increasing to 96.18 percent in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander group experienced a noticeable growth from 0.68 percent to 1.20 percent, marking a 76.47 percent increase. However, those identifying with two or more races decreased by 49.67 percent. Individuals of Hispanic ethnicity marginally increased from 1.51 percent to 1.64 percent. There were no recorded individuals with the Muntean surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.75% | 96.18% | 0.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.51% | 1.64% | 8.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.68% | 1.2% | 76.47% |
| Two or More Races | 1.51% | 0.76% | -49.67% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |