2000
#129,619
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Montemagno
An Italian surname derived from the words "monte" (mountain) and "magno" (large), likely referring to someone who lived near a large mountain.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 112 Americans carry the last name Montemagno. That puts it at #156,269 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,060,307 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Montemagno 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
112
1 in 3,060,307
Census rank
#156,269
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
98
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 98 bearers of the surname Montemagno in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156269th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Montemagno, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Montemagno
The surname Montemagno originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian words "monte," meaning mountain, and "magno," meaning great or large. This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a large mountain or originated from a specific place with a significant mountain.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Montemagno can be found in a 13th-century manuscript from the region of Tuscany. This document mentions a family with the name Montemagno residing in a small village near the Apennine Mountains.
In the 14th century, historical records indicate that a nobleman named Giovanni Montemagno held a prominent position in the court of the Medici family in Florence. He was known for his expertise in military strategy and played a crucial role in defending the city during a period of political turmoil.
During the Renaissance, a famous artist named Luca Montemagno (1475-1541) gained recognition for his intricate woodcarvings and sculptures. His works were commissioned by several wealthy patrons and can still be found adorning churches and palaces throughout Italy.
In the 18th century, a renowned philosopher and scholar named Girolamo Montemagno (1720-1795) made significant contributions to the fields of ethics and metaphysics. His writings were widely read and studied across Europe during the Age of Enlightenment.
Another notable figure with the surname Montemagno was Maria Montemagno (1865-1932), a pioneering educator who established several schools for underprivileged children in southern Italy. Her efforts were recognized by the Italian government, and she was awarded a prestigious honor for her dedication to education.
The surname Montemagno has also been associated with various place names throughout Italy, such as Montemagno di Asti, a small town in the Piedmont region, and Montemagno di Prato, a village near the city of Prato in Tuscany. These place names likely originated from the geographic features or landmarks associated with the areas.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Montemagno
Among Census respondents with the surname Montemagno, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Montemagno 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 Montemagno surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.8% · 90
- Hispanic or Latino8.2% · 8
Timeline
Historical Census data for Montemagno
Montemagno 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
#135,593
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 124
+3 bearers (+2.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,974 places
2020
#156,269
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 98
-26 bearers (-21.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 20,676 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #129,619 | 121 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #135,593 | 124 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.5%) | Down 5,974 places |
| 2020 | #156,269 | 98 | 0.03 | -26 bearers (-21.0%) | Down 20,676 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 Montemagno 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 | #135,593 | #156,269 | -15.2% |
| Count | 124 | 98 | -21.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -18.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Montemagno bearers went from 124 to 98 (-21.0% change). The surname moved down 20,676 positions in the national ranking, going from #135,593 to #156,269.
FAQ
Montemagno surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Montemagno?
Name Census estimates that about 112 living Americans carry the surname Montemagno. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,060,307 residents.
How common is Montemagno?
Montemagno ranks #156,269 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 98 people with the surname Montemagno. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (112), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Montemagno.
Has Montemagno become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Montemagno went from 124 recorded bearers to 98. That is a decrease of 26 (-21.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #135,593 to #156,269.
What does the Census say about the background of Montemagno?
Among Census respondents with the surname Montemagno, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.2%). 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 Montemagno in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.8% (90 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Montemagno appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.8%), Hispanic (8.2%). 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 Montemagno (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 Montemagno mean?
An Italian surname derived from the words "monte" (mountain) and "magno" (large), likely referring to someone who lived near a large mountain. 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 Montemagno (0.03 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 common is the surname Montemagno?
See how many people have the surname Montemagno on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.