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

Monsisvais, 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 Monsisvais surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Monsisvais in America

Monsisvais is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Monsisvais surname appeared 112 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 Monsisvais.

The history of the last name Monsisvais

The surname MONSISVAIS originated in Spain during the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish words "montes" meaning "mountain" and "vais" meaning "valley," suggesting the name may have been associated with someone living in a mountainous valley region.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the MONSISVAIS name is found in the 1587 baptismal records of the Church of San Juan Bautista in Sevilla, Spain, where a child named Juan Monsisvais was christened. This suggests the name was present in the Andalusia region during the late 16th century.

In the 17th century, the MONSISVAIS name appeared in various historical documents from the Spanish colonial territories of New Spain (modern-day Mexico and parts of the United States). For instance, a notable figure named Pedro Monsisvais was a prominent landowner and rancher in the region of Coahuila, Mexico, during the 1640s.

The MONSISVAIS surname can also be traced back to the Basque region of Spain, where the name was likely influenced by the Basque language. In the 18th century, there are records of a Francisco Monsisvais, born in 1712 in the town of Bilbao, who served as a naval officer in the Spanish Armada.

One of the most notable individuals with the MONSISVAIS surname was Ignacio Monsisvais, a Mexican revolutionary who fought alongside Pancho Villa during the Mexican Revolution of the early 20th century. He was born in 1885 in Durango, Mexico, and was celebrated for his bravery and strategic military leadership.

Other historical figures bearing the MONSISVAIS name include:

1. Juana Monsisvais (1792-1867), a Spanish poet and playwright from Madrid, renowned for her works exploring feminist themes.

2. Andrés Monsisvais (1821-1892), a Chilean architect and engineer who designed several iconic buildings in Santiago, including the Palacio de la Moneda.

3. Margarita Monsisvais (1876-1944), a Mexican educator and women's rights advocate, who founded one of the first all-girls schools in Monterrey, Mexico.

4. Esteban Monsisvais (1901-1983), a renowned Mexican artist and muralist, whose works adorned public buildings throughout Mexico City and Guadalajara.

While the MONSISVAIS surname is not among the most common in the Spanish-speaking world, its rich history and varied geographical roots attest to its enduring legacy over several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Monsisvais

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

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 Monsisvais 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.

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

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