2000
#150,436
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Montambo
A geographical surname derived from a place name in Italy or Spain.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Montambo. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Montambo surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Montambo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Montambo, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.0%) and Black (3.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Montambo
The surname MONTAMBO is believed to have originated in the region of Lombardy, in northern Italy, during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Latin words "mons" meaning "mountain" and "ambio" meaning "to go around," suggesting a possible connection to a place or location surrounded by mountains.
One of the earliest records of the MONTAMBO name can be found in a document from the 12th century, which mentions a landowner named Guido MONTAMBO in the town of Bergamo, located in the foothills of the Alps. This suggests that the name was likely associated with a prominent family or landowners in the region during that time.
In the 13th century, a nobleman named Riccardo MONTAMBO was documented as being a member of the Guelph faction in the city of Brescia, which was embroiled in the long-standing conflict between the Guelphs and Ghibellines. This indicates that the MONTAMBO family held some level of political influence and power in the region during that period.
The name MONTAMBO can also be found in historical records from the 14th century, including a reference to a merchant named Giovanni MONTAMBO who traded goods along the Silk Road between Italy and Asia. This suggests that members of the MONTAMBO family were involved in international commerce during the Renaissance era.
In the 16th century, a renowned artist and architect named Andrea MONTAMBO was known for his work in Milan and other cities in northern Italy. He was responsible for designing several churches and palaces, including the Palazzo Montambo in Brescia, which still stands today.
Another notable figure was Filippo MONTAMBO, a military leader who served under the Spanish Empire in the 17th century. He was involved in various campaigns and battles during the Thirty Years' War, and his bravery and strategic skills were widely recognized at the time.
As the centuries passed, the MONTAMBO name spread to other regions of Italy and beyond, with some members of the family eventually immigrating to other parts of Europe and the Americas. Despite its widespread distribution, the name's roots can be traced back to the mountain regions of Lombardy, where it first emerged as a prominent surname during the Middle Ages.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Montambo
Among Census respondents with the surname Montambo, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.0%) and Black (3.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Montambo bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Montambo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.7% · 96
- Two or more races8.0% · 9
- Black or African American3.6% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.7% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Montambo
Montambo appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#143,149
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+16 bearers (+16.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 7,287 places
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
-4 bearers (-3.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,805 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #150,436 | 100 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #143,149 | 116 | 0.04 | +16 bearers (+16.0%) | Up 7,287 places |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.4%) | Down 4,805 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Montambo surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #143,149 | #147,954 | -3.4% |
| Count | 116 | 112 | -3.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Montambo bearers went from 116 to 112 (-3.4% change). The surname moved down 4,805 positions in the national ranking, going from #143,149 to #147,954.
FAQ
Montambo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Montambo?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Montambo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Montambo?
Montambo ranks #147,954 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 112 people with the surname Montambo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Montambo.
Has Montambo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Montambo went from 116 recorded bearers to 112. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #143,149 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Montambo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Montambo, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.0%) and Black (3.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Montambo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.7% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Montambo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (85.7%), Two or More Races (8.0%), Black (3.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Montambo (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Montambo mean?
A geographical surname derived from a place name in Italy or Spain. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Montambo (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Montambo?
If you just want to know how common the surname Montambo is, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.