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

Moncier, 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 Moncier surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Moncier in America

Moncier is the 98553rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Moncier surname appeared 184 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 Moncier.

We can also compare 2010 data for Moncier 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 Moncier

The surname Moncier is of French origin, deriving from the Old French word "monceau" which means "heap" or "mound." It is believed to have originated in the northern regions of France, particularly in areas like Normandy and Brittany, during the medieval period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Moncier name can be traced back to the 12th century in the region of Normandy. In a manuscript dated 1189, a knight named Raoul Moncier is mentioned as a participant in the Third Crusade led by King Richard I of England.

The name Moncier is also found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. It is listed as "Moncelarius," referring to a landholder or official responsible for overseeing mounds or earthworks.

During the 13th century, the Moncier family gained prominence in the region of Brittany. A notable figure from this time was Pierre Moncier, born in 1245, who served as a trusted advisor to the Duke of Brittany and played a crucial role in negotiating treaties with neighboring regions.

In the 15th century, a branch of the Moncier family settled in the area of Burgundy, where they became influential winemakers. One of the most renowned members was Jean Moncier, born in 1432, whose vineyards produced some of the finest wines in the region.

Another prominent individual bearing the Moncier name was Marie Moncier, born in 1578 in Paris. She was a renowned artist and miniaturist, known for her exquisite portraits of the French nobility during the reign of King Henry IV.

As the Moncier family spread throughout France and beyond, variations in spelling emerged, including Monceir, Monsier, and Monssier. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remained rooted in the Old French word "monceau."

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Moncier

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

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

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