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

Monasterio, 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 Monasterio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Monasterio in America

Monasterio is the 43006th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Monasterio surname appeared 503 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 Monasterio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Monasterio 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 Monasterio

The surname Monasterio has its origins rooted in Spain, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is a Spanish topographic surname, derived from the word "monasterio," which translates to "monastery" in English. The name likely originated from individuals who lived near or were associated with a particular monastery.

During the medieval period, monasteries played a significant role in Spanish society, serving as centers of religious, cultural, and educational activities. It was common for people living in close proximity to these monasteries to adopt surnames related to their location or association with the institution.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Monasterio can be found in the 13th century. In a document dated 1285, a certain Pedro del Monasterio was mentioned as a landowner in the region of Castile. This reference suggests that the surname was already in use during that time.

In the 14th century, the surname Monasterio appeared in various historical records and manuscripts, such as the "Libro Becerro de las Behetrías de Castilla," which documented the noble families and landowners of the time. This further reinforces the antiquity of the name and its connection to the Spanish nobility.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Monasterio include:

1. Juan del Monasterio (c. 1460-1520), a Spanish theologian and professor at the University of Salamanca.
2. Andrés del Monasterio (c. 1580-1640), a Spanish architect known for his work on the Convento de las Descalzas Reales in Madrid.
3. Maria del Monasterio (c. 1620-1680), a Spanish nun and mystic who founded the Monastery of the Immaculate Conception in Écija.
4. José del Monasterio (1784-1852), a Spanish military officer and politician who served as the Mayor of Madrid in the 19th century.
5. Ignacio del Monasterio (1871-1936), a Spanish painter and sculptor who was part of the Modernist movement in Catalonia.

These historical figures, spanning several centuries, exemplify the longevity and prominence of the Monasterio surname in Spain. Over time, the name has also spread to other Spanish-speaking countries and regions through migration and settlement.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Monasterio

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

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

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