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

Monción, 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 Monción surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Monción in America

Monción is the 40856th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Monción surname appeared 534 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 Monción.

We can also compare 2010 data for Monción 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 Monción

The surname Moncion originates from Spain, specifically in the region of Galicia. It is believed to have emerged in the 12th century, derived from the Latin word "montio," meaning "hill" or "mound." This suggests that the name could have been initially given to someone residing near a prominent hill or elevated area.

Historically, the earliest recorded instance of the Moncion surname dates back to the late 13th century. It appears in a manuscript from the Monastery of Santa Maria de Oseira, located in the Galician town of Ourense, where a certain "Rodrigo Moncion" is mentioned as a landowner.

In the 15th century, there are records of a renowned knight named Juan Moncion, who fought alongside the Catholic Monarchs, Isabel and Ferdinand, during the Reconquista. He was granted lands in the region of Extremadura for his bravery and loyalty.

One of the most notable figures bearing the Moncion surname was Pedro Moncion, a 16th-century explorer and navigator. He accompanied the famous Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico in 1519 and played a crucial role in the conquest of the Aztec Empire.

Another prominent individual was Francisca Moncion, a 17th-century nun and mystic from Seville. She is remembered for her spiritual writings and her devotion to the Catholic faith, which earned her a reputation for piety and holiness during her lifetime.

In the 18th century, the Moncion family established itself as a prominent landholding clan in the region of Extremadura. One member, Miguel Moncion, was a respected judge and legal scholar who served on the Royal Court of Cáceres.

It is worth noting that variations of the name, such as "Moncio" and "Monciño," can also be found in historical records, reflecting the linguistic diversity of the region and the evolution of the surname over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Monción

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

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

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