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

Montenero, 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 Montenero surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Montenero in America

Montenero is the 127494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Montenero surname appeared 134 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 Montenero.

We can also compare 2010 data for Montenero 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 Montenero

The surname MONTENERO has its origins in Italy, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 13th century. It is a locational name, derived from the Italian words "monte" meaning mountain and "nero" meaning black, likely referring to a specific geographic location or settlement situated near a dark-colored mountain.

One of the earliest documented references to the MONTENERO surname can be found in the records of the Republic of Genoa, where a family bearing this name held significant influence and power during the 14th and 15th centuries. The MONTENERO family was known for their involvement in maritime trade and commerce, as well as their patronage of the arts and architecture.

In the late 15th century, a prominent member of the MONTENERO family, Giovanni Montenero (1452-1521), served as the Doge of Genoa, the highest-ranking official in the republic. His tenure was marked by efforts to maintain Genoa's independence and economic prosperity amidst the political turmoil of the Italian Renaissance.

Another notable figure with the MONTENERO surname was Giacomo Montenero (1568-1633), a renowned painter from the Italian city of Faenza. His works, which often depicted religious scenes and portraits, can be found in various churches and museums throughout Italy.

In the 18th century, the MONTENERO name gained prominence in the Kingdom of Naples, where a noble family bearing this surname held significant landholdings and influence. One member of this family, Vincenzo Montenero (1714-1788), was a celebrated military commander who served under King Charles VII of Naples and played a crucial role in the Wars of Polish Succession.

During the 19th century, the MONTENERO surname was also associated with the Italian unification movement. Francesco Montenero (1825-1891), a passionate advocate for Italian independence, was a prominent figure in the Risorgimento and fought alongside Giuseppe Garibaldi in the famous Expedition of the Thousand.

Throughout its long history, the MONTENERO surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, artists, military leaders, and political activists, all contributing to the rich tapestry of Italian culture and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Montenero

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

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

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