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

Montefalcon, 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 Montefalcon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Montefalcon in America

Montefalcon is the 129047th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Montefalcon surname appeared 132 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 Montefalcon.

The history of the last name Montefalcon

The surname Montefalcon originated in Italy during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Italian words "monte" meaning mountain and "falcone" meaning falcon. This suggests the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a mountain inhabited by falcons or someone who worked as a falconer.

Montefalcon is a relatively uncommon surname, but it can be found in historical records from various parts of Italy, particularly in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in a 13th-century document from the city of Siena, where a certain Guido Montefalcon was mentioned as a landowner.

In the 14th century, a branch of the Montefalcon family settled in the town of Spoleto in Umbria. Records from this period mention a nobleman named Azzo Montefalcon, who served as a magistrate and played a role in local politics. The family's coat of arms, featuring a falcon perched on a mountain, can still be seen on some buildings in Spoleto.

During the Renaissance, a few notable individuals with the surname Montefalcon gained recognition. In the 15th century, Bartolomeo Montefalcon was a renowned sculptor and architect based in Florence. Some of his works can be found adorning churches and palaces in the city. Around the same time, a philosopher and theologian named Giovanni Montefalcon taught at the University of Bologna and wrote several influential treatises.

In the 17th century, a military commander named Cesare Montefalcon served in the armies of the Papal States. He participated in several campaigns against foreign invaders and earned a reputation for his strategic skills and bravery on the battlefield.

Over the centuries, the Montefalcon surname has remained relatively rare, but it has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, and soldiers. While not a widespread name, it holds a rich history and connection to the Italian heritage and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Montefalcon

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

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

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