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

Monti, 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 Monti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Monti in America

Monti is the 11135th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Monti surname appeared 2,845 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 Monti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Monti 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 Monti

The surname Monti originates from Italy, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "monte," meaning "mountain" or "hill." This suggests that the name was initially given to individuals who lived in or near mountainous regions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Monti name can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Longobardo," a collection of historical documents from the Lombard period in Italy, dating back to the 8th century. The name appeared in various forms, such as "de Monte" and "da Monte," indicating its association with specific locations.

During the Renaissance period, the Monti family gained prominence in several Italian cities, particularly in Florence and Rome. Notable individuals from this era include Raffaello Monti (1425-1508), a renowned painter and architect who contributed to the design of the Basilica of San Lorenzo in Florence.

In the 16th century, Giovanni Battista Monti (1534-1592) was a celebrated Italian mathematician and astronomer. He served as a professor at the University of Bologna and made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics.

The Monti surname also has connections to literary figures. Vincenzo Monti (1754-1828) was an acclaimed Italian poet and playwright, known for his neoclassical works such as "Bassvilliana" and "Prometeo." His poetry celebrated Italian patriotism and inspired the Risorgimento movement for Italian unification.

Another prominent individual bearing the Monti surname was Gian Pietro Monti (1636-1721), an Italian architect and sculptor. He was responsible for the design and construction of several baroque churches and palaces in Milan, including the Church of Santa Maria della Passione.

Throughout history, the Monti name has also been associated with various place names and locations across Italy. Examples include Monti Lepini, a mountain range in the Lazio region, and Monti Sibillini, a mountain group in the Apennine range straddling the regions of Umbria and Marche.

While the Monti surname originated in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage. However, it remains deeply rooted in Italian history and culture, with a rich legacy spanning centuries across various fields, including art, literature, science, and architecture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Monti

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

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

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