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

Montillo, 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 Montillo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Montillo in America

Montillo is the 122314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Montillo surname appeared 141 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 Montillo.

The history of the last name Montillo

The surname Montillo is of Italian origin, specifically from the regions of Campania and Calabria in southern Italy. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "mons," meaning "mountain," and the Italian suffix "-illo," indicating a diminutive form. The name likely originated in the medieval period, possibly referring to someone who lived near or on a small mountain or hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Montillo can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of medieval documents from the Badia di Cava monastery in Campania, dated around the 11th century. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Montello" and "Montilli," suggesting its widespread use in the region.

In the 13th century, a prominent figure named Giacomo Montillo was mentioned in the annals of the city of Naples. He was a nobleman and a member of the ruling council during the reign of the Angevin dynasty.

During the Renaissance period, the name Montillo was associated with several notable figures in the arts and literature. Pietro Montillo (1548-1621), a renowned painter from Naples, was known for his religious works and frescoes adorning churches throughout southern Italy.

Another notable figure was Giovanni Battista Montillo (1685-1759), an Italian playwright and poet from Calabria. His plays and literary works often explored themes of love, honor, and societal issues of his time.

In the 18th century, Antonio Montillo (1724-1798) was a respected architect and engineer from Campania. He contributed to the design and construction of several churches, palaces, and public buildings in Naples and its surrounding areas.

Throughout history, variations of the surname Montillo have been found in different regions of Italy, such as Montelli, Montella, and Montillari. The name has also been associated with various place names, like Montillo Valfortore in the province of Benevento and Montillo in the province of Avellino, further highlighting its geographical origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Montillo

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

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

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