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

Montilus, 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 Montilus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Montilus in America

Montilus is the 113155th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Montilus surname appeared 155 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 Montilus.

The history of the last name Montilus

The surname MONTILUS is believed to have originated in France during the 13th century. It is derived from the Old French words "mont" meaning "mountain" and "il" meaning "small island." The name may have referred to someone who lived near a small island or mountain.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name MONTILUS can be found in the historic records of the Duchy of Burgundy from the year 1289. These records mention a man named Jean MONTILUS who was a landowner in the village of Montbard.

In the 14th century, the name MONTILUS appeared in various tax and census records throughout the regions of Normandy and Brittany in France. It is likely that during this time, the name spread to other parts of Europe as people migrated.

A notable bearer of the MONTILUS name was Jacques MONTILUS, a French soldier who fought in the Hundred Years' War against the English in the early 15th century. He was born in 1392 and died in battle in 1429.

During the Renaissance period, a French artist named Pierre MONTILUS (1510-1584) gained recognition for his intricate woodcarvings and sculptures, many of which can still be seen in churches and museums across France.

In the 17th century, a French explorer named Louis MONTILUS (1634-1701) was among the first European settlers in the Caribbean region. He established a settlement on the island of Martinique and is considered one of the founders of the French West Indies.

Another prominent figure with the MONTILUS surname was Marie MONTILUS (1742-1798), a French noblewoman and revolutionary activist during the French Revolution. She was known for her support of women's rights and her opposition to the monarchy.

Throughout the centuries, the MONTILUS name has undergone various spelling variations, including Montil, Montile, and Montili, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic influences of different areas where the name was present.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Montilus

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

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

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