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

Montion, 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 Montion surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Montion in America

Montion is the 75564th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Montion surname appeared 255 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 Montion.

We can also compare 2010 data for Montion 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 Montion

The surname MONTION is believed to have originated in France during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "monter," meaning "to mount" or "to climb," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who lived or worked on a hill or mountain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MONTION can be found in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Redon, a collection of medieval charters from the Abbey of Redon in Brittany, dated around the 9th century. This document mentions a person named Robertus Montion, indicating that the name was already in use during that time.

In the 12th century, the name MONTION appeared in the Chartres Cathedral chartulary, a collection of medieval charters related to the Chartres Cathedral in northern France. This suggests that the name was relatively widespread in the region during that period.

Notable individuals with the surname MONTION include Jean Montion (c. 1330-1400), a French architect and mason who worked on the construction of the Avignon Palace, one of the most impressive medieval Gothic buildings in Europe. Another prominent figure was Pierre Montion (1575-1642), a French lawyer and philosopher who wrote extensively on legal and political theory.

In England, the name MONTION can be traced back to the 16th century, where it is believed to have been introduced by French immigrants or settlers. One of the earliest recorded instances is that of William Montion (c. 1520-1590), a merchant and landowner from Hertfordshire.

Other notable individuals with the surname MONTION include Henri Montion (1805-1878), a French painter and lithographer known for his landscapes and portraits, and Marie-Louise Montion (1878-1962), a French writer and feminist activist who campaigned for women's rights and education.

While the surname MONTION is not among the most common in any particular region, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and can be found in various parts of Europe, particularly in France and England, where it has left its mark on the cultural and historical landscape.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Montion

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

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

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