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

Mompremier, 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 Mompremier surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mompremier in America

Mompremier is the 45253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mompremier surname appeared 473 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 Mompremier.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mompremier 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 Mompremier

The surname Mompremier is of French origin, originating in the northern regions of France during the late Middle Ages. The name is believed to be derived from the Old French phrase "mon premier," which translates to "my first." This suggests that the name may have been given to the firstborn son in a family line or possibly the first settler in a particular area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Mompremier surname can be found in the Chartres Cathedral archives, dated around 1425. The entry mentions a nobleman named Jean Mompremier, who was a member of the local gentry. This suggests that the name was associated with a certain level of prestige and status during that time period.

In the 16th century, records indicate that a family by the name of Mompremier resided in the town of Rouen, Normandy. The patriarch of the family, Pierre Mompremier (1527-1601), was a prominent merchant and landowner in the region. His descendants continued to hold significant influence in the area for several generations.

During the French Revolution in the late 18th century, a notable figure named Louis Mompremier (1745-1823) played a role in the revolutionary movements. He was a member of the Jacobin Club and served as a deputy in the National Convention, representing the city of Marseille.

In the 19th century, a French composer and musician named Charles Mompremier (1829-1891) gained recognition for his operatic works and compositions. He was a member of the prestigious Académie des Beaux-Arts and his operas were performed at venues such as the Paris Opera.

Another noteworthy individual with the Mompremier surname was Marie Mompremier (1878-1952), a French journalist and women's rights activist. She was a prominent figure in the early feminist movement in France and advocated for equal rights and suffrage for women.

While the Mompremier surname originated in France, it has since spread to other countries due to migration and diaspora over the centuries. However, its roots and historical significance remain firmly tied to the northern regions of France, where it emerged as a distinguished family name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mompremier

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

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

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