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

Moncrieffe, 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 Moncrieffe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Moncrieffe in America

Moncrieffe is the 37341st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Moncrieffe surname appeared 597 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 Moncrieffe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Moncrieffe 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 Moncrieffe

The surname Moncrieffe originated in Scotland during the medieval era. It is a locational name derived from the lands of Moncreiffe, located near the town of Perth in central Scotland. The name is believed to have evolved from the Gaelic words 'monadh' meaning 'hill' and 'cruidh' meaning 'cattle.'

One of the earliest known records of the Moncrieffe name can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a document containing the names of Scottish landowners who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England. The name appears as 'Muncref,' an early spelling variation.

In the 14th century, the Moncrieffe family held significant influence and power in the region around Perth. Sir John de Moncreiffe, born around 1330, was a prominent member of the family and served as a ambassador for King David II of Scotland.

During the 16th century, the Moncrieffe family continued to play an important role in Scottish affairs. Sir John Moncrieffe, born in 1540, was a staunch supporter of the Protestant Reformation and served as a member of the Scottish Parliament.

In the 17th century, the Moncrieffe family gained further prominence with the birth of Sir Thomas Moncrieffe in 1625. He was a renowned scholar and author, known for his work on Scottish history and law.

Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the Moncrieffe surname. These include Sir Henry Moncrieffe, born in 1750, who served as a British diplomat and was involved in negotiations during the American Revolutionary War. Another notable figure was Sir Alexander Moncrieffe, born in 1820, who was a distinguished military officer and served in the Crimean War.

The surname Moncrieffe continues to be associated with the historic lands and estate near Perth, which have been in the family's possession for over seven centuries. While the name has evolved in spelling over time, its origins and connection to the Scottish highlands remain a source of pride for those who bear this ancient surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Moncrieffe

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

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

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