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

Monteclaro, 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 Monteclaro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Monteclaro in America

Monteclaro is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Monteclaro surname appeared 109 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 Monteclaro.

The history of the last name Monteclaro

The surname Monteclaro has its origins in Spain, dating back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Spanish words "monte," meaning mountain, and "claro," meaning clear or bright. This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near or owned a prominent, brightly lit mountain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Monteclaro can be found in the archives of the town of Seville, where a certain Juan Monteclaro was listed as a landowner in the year 1487. It is believed that this individual may have been among the first to bear the surname.

During the 16th century, the Monteclaro name appeared in various historical documents throughout the regions of Andalusia and Extremadura. In 1542, a Diego Monteclaro was noted as a merchant in the city of Cádiz, indicating that the name was also associated with trade and commerce.

In the 17th century, the Monteclaro family gained prominence in the Spanish colony of New Spain (present-day Mexico). One notable figure was Alonso Monteclaro (1620-1691), a renowned Baroque architect who designed several churches and buildings in Mexico City and its surrounding areas.

Another significant individual bearing the Monteclaro surname was María Monteclaro (1745-1823), a Spanish playwright and poet who was celebrated for her works that challenged societal norms and advocated for women's rights during the Enlightenment period.

The 19th century saw the rise of Antonio Monteclaro (1812-1887), a Spanish military officer and politician who played a crucial role in the Carlist Wars and later served as a member of the Spanish Parliament.

In more recent times, the name Monteclaro has been carried by notable individuals such as Javier Monteclaro (1927-2005), a renowned Spanish sculptor whose works are displayed in various museums and public spaces throughout Spain.

While the surname Monteclaro has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly to countries with strong Spanish cultural influences, such as Mexico, Argentina, and parts of the United States.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Monteclaro

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

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

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