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

Monsiváiz, 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 Monsiváiz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Monsiváiz in America

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

The Monsiváiz 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 Monsiváiz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Monsiváiz 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 Monsiváiz

The surname MONSIVAIZ is of Spanish origin, originating from the region of Castile in central Spain during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin words "mons" meaning mountain, and "via" meaning road or path, suggesting a connection to a person or family residing near a mountain pass or mountain road.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MONSIVAIZ can be found in a 14th-century census record from the town of Segovia, where a family bearing this surname was listed among the local residents. This indicates that the name had already been established in the region by that time.

In the 16th century, during the Spanish colonization of the Americas, several individuals bearing the MONSIVAIZ surname were among the early settlers and explorers who ventured to the New World. Notable examples include Juan MONSIVAIZ, a soldier who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés in the 1520s, and Pedro MONSIVAIZ, a settler who established a homestead in the region of present-day New Mexico in the late 1500s.

Throughout the colonial period, the MONSIVAIZ surname spread across various parts of Spanish America, including Mexico, Central America, and South America. Regional variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged over time, such as "Monsiváez" and "Monsibáiz," reflecting the influence of local dialects and naming traditions.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure with the MONSIVAIZ surname was Joaquín MONSIVAIZ y Guzmán, a Spanish military officer and colonial administrator who served as the governor of the province of Yucatán from 1755 to 1761. His tenure was marked by efforts to improve the region's infrastructure and strengthen its defenses against pirate raids.

Another notable individual was María MONSIVAIZ, a 19th-century educator and advocate for women's rights in Mexico. Born in 1825, she founded several schools for girls and played a pivotal role in promoting access to education for women in her community.

Throughout its history, the MONSIVAIZ surname has been associated with various professions and fields, including military service, agriculture, politics, and education, reflecting the diverse contributions of individuals bearing this name to the cultural fabric of their respective regions and nations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Monsiváiz

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

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

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