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

Monrose, 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 Monrose surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Monrose in America

Monrose is the 96368th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Monrose surname appeared 189 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 Monrose.

We can also compare 2010 data for Monrose 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 Monrose

The surname Monrose has its origins in France, where it can be traced back to the 12th century. The name is believed to derive from the Old French words "mont" meaning "hill" and "rose" meaning "rose," suggesting a connection to a place where wild roses grew on a hill or mountainous region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Molesme, a medieval manuscript from 1175, which mentions a person named Renaud Monrose. This suggests that the name was already in use during that time.

In the 13th century, the Monrose family was prominent in the Burgundy region of France, with records indicating their involvement in local affairs and land ownership. A notable figure from this period was Guillaume Monrose, a knight who participated in the Seventh Crusade (1248-1254).

By the 14th century, variations of the spelling emerged, such as "Monroze" and "Monrouze." This was likely due to regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling conventions of the time. During this period, the name appeared in records from the city of Lyon, where a merchant named Jean Monrose was listed as a member of the local guild.

In the 16th century, the Monrose family had established a presence in the Champagne region of France. One of the most notable figures from this era was Michel Monrose (1525-1598), a renowned vintner who is credited with developing several innovative winemaking techniques that influenced the region's renowned wine industry.

Another prominent individual with the surname was François Monrose (1618-1697), a French explorer and navigator who accompanied the renowned explorer René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, on his expeditions to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico in the late 17th century.

As the Monrose family continued to spread across France and Europe, the name took on various spellings and adaptations in different languages. For example, in Spain, the name became "Monrosa," while in Italy, it was sometimes rendered as "Monrosso."

Throughout history, several individuals with the surname Monrose have made significant contributions in various fields, such as Jacques Monrose (1765-1832), a French architect known for his work on several notable buildings in Paris, and Marie-Louise Monrose (1827-1901), a French writer and feminist activist who advocated for women's rights and education.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Monrose

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

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

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