Find out how popular the last name DeMontigny is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named DeMontigny.

DeMontigny, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the DeMontigny surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeMontigny in America

DeMontigny is the 53538th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeMontigny surname appeared 386 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname DeMontigny.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeMontigny to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name DeMontigny

The surname DEMONTIGNY is of French origin, with roots dating back to the medieval era. It is derived from the Old French phrase "de Montigni," which translates to "of Montigny." This indicates that the name originated from a place called Montigny, likely a small village or town in France.

The earliest recorded instances of the DEMONTIGNY surname can be found in historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries. It appears in various forms, such as de Montigni, de Montigny, and Demontigny, reflecting the evolution of spelling conventions over time.

One notable historical reference to the DEMONTIGNY name is found in the Livre des Métiers d'Étienne Boileau, a 13th-century document that recorded the regulations and customs of various trades and professions in Paris. This suggests that individuals bearing the DEMONTIGNY surname may have been involved in certain occupations or trades during that period.

In the 15th century, the DEMONTIGNY name gained prominence when Jean de Montigny (born around 1415) served as a respected diplomat and ambassador for the French court. He played a crucial role in negotiating treaties and fostering diplomatic relations between France and other European powers.

Another notable figure with the DEMONTIGNY surname was François de Montigny (1530-1592), a French nobleman and military commander. He fought in various wars during the 16th century, including the French Wars of Religion, and earned a reputation for his bravery and strategic skills on the battlefield.

In the 17th century, Marie de Montigny (1618-1678) made her mark as a prominent French poet and playwright. Her works were highly regarded during her lifetime and contributed to the literary culture of the era.

The DEMONTIGNY surname has also been associated with several place names in France, such as Montigny-le-Bretonneux, Montigny-lès-Metz, and Montigny-sur-Loing, among others. These place names likely served as the origins for various branches of the DEMONTIGNY family lineage.

Other notable individuals bearing the DEMONTIGNY surname include Jacques de Montigny (1672-1741), a French explorer and cartographer who documented parts of the Mississippi River and the Great Lakes region in North America, and Louise de Montigny (1789-1863), a French writer and educator who advocated for women's education and authored several works on the subject.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeMontigny

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname DeMontigny.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for DeMontigny was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of DeMontigny has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name DeMontigny was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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