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

Monagas, 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 Monagas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Monagas in America

Monagas is the 104156th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Monagas surname appeared 172 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 Monagas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Monagas 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 Monagas

The surname Monagas has its origins in Venezuela, tracing back to the late 18th century. It is believed to be derived from the indigenous Carib language, with the word "monaga" meaning "stony place" or "rocky hill." The name is closely associated with the Mérida region, particularly the city of Monaguillas, now known as Monaguas.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Monagas surname can be found in the baptismal records of the Archdiocese of Mérida, dating back to the late 1700s. These records document the baptism of several individuals with the surname Monagas, indicating its presence in the region during that time.

José Tadeo Monagas (1784-1868) was a prominent figure who bore this surname. He was a Venezuelan military leader and politician who served as the President of Venezuela from 1847 to 1851 and again from 1855 to 1858. His legacy is closely tied to the region's struggle for independence and the formation of the modern Venezuelan state.

Another notable individual with this surname was José Gregorio Monagas (1795-1858), the younger brother of José Tadeo Monagas. He also played a significant role in Venezuela's independence movement and served as the President of Venezuela from 1851 to 1855.

In the 19th century, the Monagas surname gained further prominence with the birth of José Rafael Monagas (1825-1890), a Venezuelan military officer and politician who served as the President of Venezuela from 1868 to 1870. He was known for his efforts to modernize the country's infrastructure and education system.

The Monagas surname is also associated with geographical features in Venezuela. For instance, the Monagas state, located in the northeastern part of the country, was named in honor of José Tadeo Monagas and his contributions to the nation's independence.

Throughout history, the Monagas surname has been carried by several other notable individuals, such as the Venezuelan writer and journalist Domingo Monagas (1875-1933), and the Venezuelan lawyer and politician José Gregorio Monagas Pereira (1899-1973).

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Monagas

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

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

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