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

Monarca, 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 Monarca surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Monarca in America

Monarca is the 72568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Monarca surname appeared 268 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 Monarca.

We can also compare 2010 data for Monarca 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 Monarca

The surname Monarca is of Spanish origin, derived from the Spanish word "monarca" which means "monarch" or "ruler". This name likely emerged during the Medieval period in Spain, when the country was ruled by various monarchs and royal dynasties.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be traced back to the 13th century, during the reign of the House of Aragon in the Kingdom of Aragon. It's possible that the name was bestowed upon an individual who held a position of authority or served in a royal court.

In the 15th century, during the time of the Spanish Reconquista, the surname Monarca may have been associated with individuals who played a role in the unification of Spain under the Catholic Monarchs, Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon.

A notable individual bearing this surname was Juan Monarca (1480-1545), a Spanish scholar and humanist who lived during the Renaissance era. He authored several works on philosophy and rhetoric and was highly regarded in academic circles.

Another historical figure with the surname Monarca was Pedro Monarca (1570-1637), a Spanish military commander who served under King Philip III of Spain. He participated in various campaigns and battles during the Eighty Years' War between Spain and the Netherlands.

In the 18th century, Francisco Monarca (1710-1782) was a renowned Spanish architect who designed several notable buildings and churches in Madrid and other cities across Spain.

The surname Monarca has also been associated with certain places and regions within Spain. For instance, the town of Monarca de la Sierra in the province of Guadalajara may have derived its name from an individual or family with this surname who held land or influence in the area.

Additionally, some variations of the surname, such as Monarcas or Monarcal, have been documented throughout Spanish history, reflecting regional dialects and spelling variations.

While the surname Monarca may have initially been associated with royal or noble connections, over time it likely became more widespread and was adopted by families from various backgrounds, reflecting the rich cultural tapestry of Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Monarca

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

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

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