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

DeMontiney, 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 DeMontiney surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeMontiney in America

DeMontiney is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeMontiney surname appeared 109 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 DeMontiney.

The history of the last name DeMontiney

The surname DEMONTINEY has its origins in France, tracing back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the French words "de" meaning "from" and "montigny," which was a place name referring to a small village or town. This suggests that the name initially identified someone who hailed from a location called Montigny.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DEMONTINEY surname can be found in a baptismal record from the year 1598 in the village of Montreuil-sur-Mer, located in the northern region of France. The entry lists a child named Jean DEMONTINEY, son of Pierre DEMONTINEY and Marie Lefebvre.

In the 17th century, the DEMONTINEY name appears in various historical documents from the Picardy region of northern France. For instance, a marriage record from 1623 in the town of Abbeville mentions a Nicolas DEMONTINEY, who wed Marie Leroy.

As the name spread across France, variations in spelling began to emerge, such as DEMONTIGNY, DEMONTIGNEY, and DEMONTIGNYE. These variations likely stemmed from regional dialects and the inconsistent spellings common in those times.

One notable figure bearing the DEMONTINEY surname was Jacques DEMONTINEY, a French military officer born in 1682 in Amiens. He served in the French army during the War of the Spanish Succession and later became a knight in the Order of Saint Louis.

Another historical figure was Marie-Antoinette DEMONTINEY, born in 1756 in Lille. She was a prominent figure in the French Revolution, known for her vocal support of the revolutionary cause and her involvement in various political organizations.

In the 19th century, the DEMONTINEY name made its way to other parts of Europe and even to North America. One such individual was Pierre DEMONTINEY, born in 1823 in Normandy, who later immigrated to Canada and became a successful businessman in Montreal.

Throughout its history, the DEMONTINEY surname has been associated with various professions, from military personnel and political activists to merchants and artisans. While not a widespread name, it has left its mark across several centuries of French and European history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeMontiney

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

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 DeMontiney 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.

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 DeMontiney was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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