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

Montesanti, 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 Montesanti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Montesanti in America

Montesanti is the 110825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Montesanti surname appeared 159 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 Montesanti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Montesanti 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 Montesanti

The surname Montesanti has its origins in Italy, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated as a toponymic surname, derived from the name of a place or locality. In this case, the name Montesanti likely refers to a person who hailed from a town or village called Monte Santi, which translates to "Holy Mountain."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Montesanti can be found in the archives of the city of Florence, where a certain Guido Montesanti is mentioned in a document dated 1348. This suggests that the name was already in use by the 14th century, at least in the region of Tuscany.

During the Renaissance period, the name Montesanti appears in various historical records, particularly in the cities of Siena and Pisa. One notable figure was Giovanni Montesanti (1467-1523), a renowned physician and scholar who served as a professor at the University of Pisa and contributed significantly to the field of medicine.

In the 17th century, the Montesanti family gained prominence in the city of Verona, where several members held positions of influence within the local government and ecclesiastical institutions. One such figure was Gian Battista Montesanti (1612-1685), a respected lawyer and historian who authored several works on the history and culture of Verona.

As the name spread throughout Italy, it also found its way into other parts of Europe. In the 18th century, a branch of the Montesanti family established itself in the city of Vienna, Austria. One of its most illustrious members was Johann Montesanti (1734-1811), a celebrated composer and violinist who performed at the court of Emperor Joseph II.

Another notable figure bearing the surname Montesanti was Maria Montesanti (1805-1872), an Italian opera singer who achieved great success on the stages of Europe, particularly in the roles of bel canto operas by composers such as Bellini and Donizetti.

While the Montesanti name has its roots in Italy, it has since been carried to various parts of the world by emigrants and their descendants. However, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period, when it likely referred to a person or family residing in a place called Monte Santi, reflecting the rich historical and cultural heritage of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Montesanti

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

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

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