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

Monteleone, 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 Monteleone surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Monteleone in America

Monteleone is the 9074th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Monteleone surname appeared 3,602 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Monteleone.

We can also compare 2010 data for Monteleone 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 Monteleone

The surname Monteleone is of Italian origin, specifically from the region of Campania. It is derived from the Italian words "monte," meaning mountain, and "leone," meaning lion. The name likely originated as a reference to a prominent physical feature or location associated with a lion, such as a mountain or hill resembling a lion's shape.

The earliest known use of the surname Monteleone dates back to the 13th century in historical records from the city of Naples. It is believed that the name was first adopted by a family residing near a mountain or hill that was locally known as the "Lion's Mountain" or "Monte del Leone."

In the 15th century, the Monteleone family established themselves as noble landowners in the town of Vico Equense, near the famous Amalfi Coast. Several documents from this period, including property deeds and legal contracts, mention members of the Monteleone family as prominent figures in the local community.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Monteleone was Girolamo Monteleone (1446-1514), a renowned architect and engineer who contributed to the design and construction of several notable buildings in Naples and its surrounding areas.

In the 16th century, the Monteleone family gained further prominence when Gian Battista Monteleone (1520-1598) served as a high-ranking official in the Kingdom of Naples under the Spanish rule. He played a significant role in the administration and governance of the region.

Another notable figure was Antonio Monteleone (1631-1701), a celebrated painter from Naples who specialized in religious artwork. Many of his paintings can still be found in churches and museums throughout Italy.

During the 18th century, Giuseppe Monteleone (1715-1789) was a prominent lawyer and legal scholar who authored several influential treatises on Neapolitan law and jurisprudence.

In the 19th century, Pietro Monteleone (1810-1892) was a renowned author and poet from Campania. His works, which celebrated the beauty of his native region and its rich cultural heritage, were widely acclaimed and helped to preserve the literary traditions of southern Italy.

Throughout its long history, the surname Monteleone has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, lawyers, and influential members of the nobility and clergy. While the name originated in the Campania region of Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the country and beyond, carried by families and individuals who have contributed to the rich tapestry of Italian culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Monteleone

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

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

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