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

Moncayo, 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 Moncayo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Moncayo in America

Moncayo is the 14794th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Moncayo surname appeared 2,006 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 Moncayo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Moncayo 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 Moncayo

The surname Moncayo has its origins in Spain, emerging during the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the mountain range Moncayo, located in the province of Zaragoza, Aragon. The name is derived from the Latin word "montem caium," meaning "bald mountain," referring to the rocky peaks of the Moncayo range.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Moncayo surname can be found in the Becerro de Behetrías, a medieval Spanish manuscript dating back to the 14th century. This document listed various noble families and their properties, including the Moncayo lineage.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the Moncayo surname was Pedro de Moncayo (1550-1620), a Spanish soldier and explorer who accompanied Juan de Oñate's expedition to New Mexico in 1598. He played a crucial role in establishing Spanish settlements in the region.

Another historical figure with the Moncayo name was Diego de Moncayo (1571-1635), a Spanish painter known for his religious works, particularly those commissioned by churches and convents in Seville.

During the 17th century, Juan de Moncayo y Gurrea (1614-1688) was a prominent Spanish theologian and bishop of Huesca. His writings on theology and canon law were widely influential during his time.

In the 18th century, the Moncayo surname gained further recognition with Manuel de Moncayo y Cuenca (1712-1788), a Spanish architect who designed several notable buildings in Madrid, including the Church of San Andrés and the Royal Palace of Aranjuez.

The name Moncayo is also associated with several place names, such as Moncayo Viejo and Moncayo Nuevo, which are towns located near the Moncayo mountain range in Aragon. These place names likely influenced the surname's origins and contributed to its geographical distribution.

While the Moncayo surname has Spanish roots, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including Latin America and other regions with significant Spanish influence. The name continues to hold historical significance, reflecting its connection to the Moncayo mountain range and the notable individuals who bore this surname throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Moncayo

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

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

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