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

Monoz, 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 Monoz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Monoz in America

Monoz is the 88336th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Monoz surname appeared 210 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 Monoz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Monoz 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 Monoz

The surname Monoz is believed to have its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the regions of Spain and Portugal, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "monoz," which translates to "young man" or "youth."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Monoz can be found in the "Libro de Repartimiento," a medieval document from the 13th century that recorded the distribution of land and property in the newly conquered territories of Seville and Andalusia. In this record, there are references to individuals bearing the name Monoz, suggesting its presence in those regions during that time period.

The name Monoz is also believed to have been associated with certain place names or regions within Spain and Portugal. For instance, the town of Monoz in the province of Palencia, Spain, may have been the origin of the surname for some families.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Monoz. One such figure was Pedro Monoz (c. 1350-1428), a renowned Spanish sculptor and architect who contributed to the construction of the Cathedral of Seville and other important edifices during the Gothic period.

Another prominent individual with the Monoz surname was Juana Monoz (1492-1560), a Spanish noblewoman and lady-in-waiting to Queen Isabella I of Castile. She played a significant role in the court of the Catholic Monarchs and was known for her loyalty and service.

In the realm of literature, Juan Monoz (1562-1628) was a celebrated Spanish poet and dramatist from the Golden Age of Spanish literature. His works, including plays and poetry collections, were highly influential during his time.

Moving forward in history, Antonio Monoz (1701-1776) was a renowned Spanish military leader and statesman who served as the governor of various territories in the Americas, including Florida and Louisiana, during the 18th century.

Finally, Beatriz Monoz (1875-1945) was a prominent Spanish educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded several schools and organizations dedicated to improving educational opportunities for women in Spain during the early 20th century.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the surname Monoz throughout history, showcasing its presence and influence in various fields across different time periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Monoz

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

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

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