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

Monroig, 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 Monroig surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Monroig in America

Monroig is the 47186th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Monroig surname appeared 450 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 Monroig.

We can also compare 2010 data for Monroig 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 Monroig

The surname MONROIG originated in the Catalan region of northeastern Spain, specifically in the area around Barcelona. Its roots can be traced back to the 13th century, derived from the Catalan words "mon" meaning "mountain" and "roig" meaning "red" or "ruddy." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or worked on a reddish-colored mountain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MONROIG surname appears in a 1298 document from the town of Lleida, where a certain Pere Monroig was mentioned as a landowner. Another early reference can be found in a 1312 municipal record from Barcelona, which lists a Guillem Monroig as a merchant.

During the 15th century, the MONROIG name gained prominence in the town of Montblanc, where several members of the family held influential positions in the local government and church. One notable figure was Joan Monroig, a priest who served as the rector of the Church of Santa Maria la Mayor in Montblanc from 1478 to 1493.

As the MONROIG family grew and spread, variations in spelling emerged, such as Monroig, Monroich, and Monroych. These alternate spellings can be found in various historical documents from the 16th and 17th centuries.

In the 18th century, a branch of the MONROIG family settled in the nearby city of Tarragona, where they established themselves as successful merchants and landowners. One prominent member of this branch was Josep Monroig (1712-1783), who served as a city councilor and was renowned for his philanthropic efforts.

Another notable MONROIG was Francesc Monroig (1767-1842), a Catalan painter and engraver who was highly regarded for his religious works and portraits. His paintings can be found in several churches and museums throughout Catalonia.

During the 19th century, the MONROIG name spread beyond Spain as some family members emigrated to other parts of Europe and the Americas. For instance, Antonio Monroig (1823-1892), a Catalan writer and journalist, spent several years living in Cuba and Mexico, where he contributed to various publications.

In the 20th century, one of the most famous individuals with the MONROIG surname was Joan Monroig (1906-1990), a renowned Catalan architect who designed several notable buildings in Barcelona, including the Church of Santa Maria Reina and the Monroig Housing Complex.

While the MONROIG name has its roots in Catalonia, it has since spread to other parts of Spain and beyond, carried by those who have ventured out from the region over the centuries. Despite this geographic dispersion, the name remains a testament to its Catalan heritage and the historical legacy of those who bore it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Monroig

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

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

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