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

Monterola, 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 Monterola surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Monterola in America

Monterola is the 88336th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Monterola surname appeared 210 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 Monterola.

The history of the last name Monterola

The surname Monterola is believed to have originated in the region of Tuscany, Italy during the late medieval period. It is likely derived from the Italian words "monte" meaning mountain and "rola" which may have been a local term referring to a small village or hamlet, suggesting that the name's bearers hailed from a mountain village.

Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in various historical documents from the 14th and 15th centuries, such as tax records and land registries from the cities of Florence and Siena. One notable example is a record from 1387 mentioning a certain Guido Monterola, a merchant from the town of Monterchi.

In the 16th century, the name Monterola began to appear in various parts of northern Italy, potentially indicating the migration of families bearing this surname. This period saw the rise of prominent individuals like Giacomo Monterola (1512-1586), a renowned Renaissance painter from Milan whose works can still be admired in churches across northern Italy.

As the centuries progressed, the name spread further afield, with records showing individuals bearing the Monterola surname in other European countries such as Spain and France. One notable figure was Juan Monterola (1642-1712), a Spanish military commander who played a crucial role in the War of the Spanish Succession.

In the 19th century, the surname Monterola began to appear in records from the Americas, likely a result of Italian immigration to the New World. One example is Luciano Monterola (1832-1901), a successful businessman and landowner in Argentina who played a significant role in the country's early economic development.

Another notable individual was Maria Monterola (1879-1962), an Italian-American educator and activist who was a pioneering advocate for women's rights and education in the United States. Her efforts paved the way for greater opportunities for women in academia and public life.

While the Monterola surname may not be among the most common in modern times, its rich history spans centuries and continents, reflecting the diverse journeys and contributions of those who have borne this name throughout the ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Monterola

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

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

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