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

Monplaisir, 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 Monplaisir surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Monplaisir in America

Monplaisir is the 109258th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Monplaisir surname appeared 162 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 Monplaisir.

We can also compare 2010 data for Monplaisir 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 Monplaisir

The surname Monplaisir has its origins in France, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the French words "mon" meaning "my" and "plaisir" meaning "pleasure" or "delight." The name likely referred to a person's place of residence or a location that brought them joy or contentment.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Monplaisir can be found in the records of the Duchy of Normandy in the 12th century. It appeared in various spellings, such as Monplaisir, Monplaisyr, and Monplaisire, among others. This variation in spelling was common during that time due to the lack of standardized orthography.

In the 13th century, the name Monplaisir was associated with a small village in the Île-de-France region, near Paris. This village was known for its picturesque surroundings and pleasant living conditions, which may have contributed to the name's meaning and popularity.

One notable individual bearing the name Monplaisir was Jacques Monplaisir (1542-1611), a French scholar and philosopher from the Renaissance period. He was known for his writings on ethics and morality, and his works were widely read and discussed in intellectual circles of the time.

During the 16th century, the Monplaisir family established itself as a prominent noble family in the Champagne region of France. Pierre Monplaisir (1578-1649), a member of this family, served as a courtier and advisor to King Louis XIII.

In the 17th century, the name Monplaisir appeared in records related to the French colonization of the Caribbean islands. Jean-Baptiste Monplaisir (1642-1701) was a French explorer and colonist who played a significant role in the establishment of settlements on the island of Saint Croix.

Another notable figure was Marie-Thérèse Monplaisir (1701-1784), a French-Canadian author and playwright. She was one of the first female writers in New France and is celebrated for her contribution to the literary and cultural life of the colony.

In the 18th century, the Monplaisir family had a presence in the French territories of North America. François Monplaisir (1723-1798) was a fur trader and explorer who ventured into the vast wilderness of the Great Lakes region, establishing trade routes and forging relationships with indigenous communities.

During the 19th century, the name Monplaisir gained recognition in the field of art and literature. Auguste Monplaisir (1825-1889) was a renowned French painter known for his landscapes and portraits, while his contemporary, Émile Monplaisir (1831-1901), was a celebrated poet and novelist.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Monplaisir

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

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

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