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

Monjaras, 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 Monjaras surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Monjaras in America

Monjaras is the 18311th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Monjaras surname appeared 1,514 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Monjaras.

We can also compare 2010 data for Monjaras 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 Monjaras

The surname Monjaras is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots back to the 15th century in the regions of Castile and Andalusia. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "manjar," which means "food" or "delicacy," suggesting a potential connection to trade or culinary professions.

In the early 16th century, the name Monjaras appeared in historical records such as the Archivo General de Indias, which documented Spanish expeditions and settlements in the Americas. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname may have been among the early Spanish explorers and colonists.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Monjaras can be found in the Libro de Bautismos (Baptismal Records) of the Iglesia de San Pedro in Seville, Spain, where a certain Juan Monjaras was baptized in 1523. Additionally, in the Archivo General de la Nación in Mexico City, there are records of a Diego Monjaras, who served as a soldier in the Spanish conquest of Mexico in the 1520s.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Monjaras. For instance, Alonso Monjaras (1540-1612) was a Spanish explorer and cartographer who accompanied the expedition of Juan de Oñate to establish the Spanish colony of New Mexico in 1598. His detailed maps and journals provided valuable insights into the geography and indigenous populations of the region.

Another prominent figure was María Monjaras (1675-1742), a Spanish nun and author from Seville who wrote extensively on religious themes and gained recognition for her literary works, such as "Tratado de la Perfección Religiosa" (Treatise on Religious Perfection).

In the 19th century, Manuel Monjaras (1805-1878) was a Mexican politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs during the presidency of Ignacio Comonfort. He played a crucial role in negotiating treaties and maintaining diplomatic relations with other nations.

More recently, Pedro Monjaras (1920-2005) was a renowned Mexican architect and urban planner who contributed significantly to the development of modern architecture in Mexico City. His notable works include the Museo Nacional de Antropología and the Zona Rosa neighborhood.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Monjaras has been documented in various historical records, reflecting its Spanish roots and the diverse roles and contributions of those who have carried this name across different regions and professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Monjaras

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

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

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