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

Mompoint, 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 Mompoint surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mompoint in America

Mompoint is the 56310th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mompoint surname appeared 363 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 Mompoint.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mompoint 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 Mompoint

The surname "MOMPOINT" has its origins in France, where it first emerged during the 17th century. The name is derived from the French phrase "mont point," which translates to "pointed hill" or "hilltop." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have resided near a distinctive hilltop or elevated area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "MOMPOINT" can be found in historical documents from the region of Normandy in northern France. It is believed that the surname may have originated among families living in the vicinity of the Norman town of Saint-Lô, which is situated on a hilltop overlooking the surrounding countryside.

During the late 17th and early 18th centuries, several individuals bearing the surname "MOMPOINT" were documented in various parish records and legal documents across Normandy. Notable examples include Jacques MOMPOINT, born in 1672 in Caen, and Marie MOMPOINT, who was married in the village of Bayeux in 1705.

As the centuries progressed, the "MOMPOINT" surname gradually spread to other parts of France, particularly the northern regions near the Belgian border. In the mid-19th century, a prominent figure named Pierre MOMPOINT (1824-1892) emerged as a renowned architect and urban planner, contributing significantly to the design and development of several towns and cities in northern France.

Another notable individual with the "MOMPOINT" surname was Émile MOMPOINT (1878-1937), a French politician and lawyer who served as a member of the National Assembly during the early 20th century. He was a vocal advocate for workers' rights and played a crucial role in shaping labor legislation during his time in office.

Beyond France, the "MOMPOINT" surname also found its way to other parts of Europe and the Americas through emigration and migration. For instance, in the late 19th century, a family bearing the name "MOMPOINT" settled in Quebec, Canada, where their descendants continue to reside today.

Throughout its history, the surname "MOMPOINT" has maintained its connection to its French roots, serving as a reminder of the geographical and topographical influences that shaped the identities of the families who bore this distinctive name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mompoint

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

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

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