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

Moncivais, 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 Moncivais surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Moncivais in America

Moncivais is the 26391st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Moncivais surname appeared 925 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 Moncivais.

We can also compare 2010 data for Moncivais 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 Moncivais

The surname MONCIVAIS is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots back to the regions of Castile and León in central Spain. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, with the earliest known records dating back to the 13th century.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a 1286 census record from the city of Valladolid, where a certain Juan Moncivais is listed as a landowner. This suggests that the name was already established within the nobility or gentry of the region at that time.

The name MONCIVAIS is thought to be derived from the Spanish words "monte" (meaning "mountain" or "hill") and "vais" (a variant of the verb "ir," meaning "to go"). This combination possibly referred to someone who lived near or traveled through mountainous areas, or perhaps even a person who worked in the mountains or hills.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Diego Moncivais is recorded as having served as a knight under the reign of King Alfonso XI of Castile. His military exploits and valor in battles against the Moors are chronicled in several historical accounts from that era.

During the 16th century, the name appears in various records from the Spanish Empire's colonial holdings in the Americas. One such record is from 1567, which mentions a Pedro Moncivais as one of the early settlers in the territory that would later become New Mexico.

Another prominent individual bearing the MONCIVAIS surname was María Moncivais, a renowned poet and scholar who lived in Seville during the late 17th century. Her works, which explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality, were widely acclaimed and earned her recognition among the literary circles of her time.

In the 18th century, a man named Javier Moncivais gained notoriety as a skilled architect and engineer. He was responsible for the design and construction of several iconic buildings and structures in Madrid, including the Royal Palace and the Puerta de Alcalá.

While the surname MONCIVAIS is relatively uncommon today, its historical roots and significant figures throughout the centuries have left an indelible mark on the cultural and social fabric of Spain and its former colonies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Moncivais

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

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

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