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

Monarrez, 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 Monarrez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Monarrez in America

Monarrez is the 11099th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Monarrez surname appeared 2,860 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Monarrez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Monarrez 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 Monarrez

The surname Monarrez is believed to have originated in Spain, likely during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "monarca," which means "monarch" or "ruler." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who held a position of authority or had a connection to royalty.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Monarrez can be found in the town of Monarrez, located in the Spanish province of Navarre. This town may have been named after an individual with the surname Monarrez, or the surname could have been derived from the place name itself. Records from the 13th and 14th centuries mention individuals with variations of the name, such as Monares and Monarez.

In the 16th century, during the Spanish colonization of the Americas, the surname Monarrez likely made its way to the New World. One notable individual from this era was Hernán Monarrez, a Spanish explorer and soldier who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to conquer Mexico in the early 1500s.

Another prominent figure with the surname Monarrez was Juan Monarrez, a Spanish nobleman who lived in the late 16th century. He was known for his role in the administration of Spanish territories in the Caribbean region.

In the 18th century, a family named Monarrez was influential in the mining industry in Mexico. One member of this family, Pedro Monarrez (1712-1786), was a successful mine owner and played a significant role in the development of mining operations in the region.

During the 19th century, the surname Monarrez was found in various parts of Latin America, particularly in Mexico and Central America. One notable individual from this period was José Monarrez (1822-1892), a Mexican politician and military leader who fought in the Mexican-American War and later served as governor of the state of Coahuila.

As the surname Monarrez spread throughout the Spanish-speaking world, it likely underwent various spelling variations and adaptations. However, its roots can be traced back to its origins in medieval Spain, where it was associated with authority, nobility, and potentially even royalty.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Monarrez

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

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

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