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

Moncrease, 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 Moncrease surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Moncrease in America

Moncrease is the 106096th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Moncrease surname appeared 168 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 Moncrease.

We can also compare 2010 data for Moncrease 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 Moncrease

The surname MONCREASE has its origins in France, tracing back to the early 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French words "mont" meaning hill or mountain, and "crasse" meaning grease or fat, likely referring to a hill or area known for its fertile soil or abundant resources.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MONCREASE can be found in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Savigny, a medieval manuscript dating back to 1235, which mentions a "Jehan de Moncrease" as a landowner in the region of Normandy.

During the 14th century, the name appeared in various historical records across northern France, including tax rolls and property deeds. One notable figure from this time was Guillaume MONCREASE, a wealthy merchant born in Rouen around 1320, known for his extensive trade activities with England and the Low Countries.

As the name spread across France, variations in spelling emerged, such as MONCREASSE, MONCRESSE, and MONCREASSE. In the 16th century, the MONCREASE family established itself in the region of Burgundy, where they owned vineyards and were involved in the wine trade. Jean-Baptiste MONCREASE (1572-1642), a renowned winemaker from Beaune, is credited with developing innovative techniques that improved the quality and preservation of Burgundian wines.

In the 17th century, the MONCREASE name gained prominence in the French nobility, with several members holding prestigious positions at the court of King Louis XIV. Comte Alexandre MONCREASE (1625-1698) was a renowned military commander who distinguished himself in the Franco-Dutch War and the Nine Years' War.

As the French colonial empire expanded, the MONCREASE name spread to other parts of the world, including the Americas and the Caribbean. One notable figure was Pierre-François MONCREASE (1712-1782), a French colonist who established a successful sugar plantation in Saint-Domingue (modern-day Haiti).

Over the centuries, individuals bearing the MONCREASE surname have made significant contributions in various fields, including the arts, sciences, and politics. Some examples include the French painter Élisabeth MONCREASE (1789-1862), renowned for her landscapes and portraits, and Jacques MONCREASE (1835-1912), a pioneering chemist who made important discoveries in the field of organic synthesis.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Moncrease

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

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

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