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

Montis, 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 Montis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Montis in America

Montis is the 133048th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Montis surname appeared 127 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 Montis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Montis 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 Montis

The surname Montis originated in Italy, deriving from the Latin word "mons," meaning mountain or hill. It is believed to have emerged as a descriptive surname in the medieval period, referring to individuals who lived near or on a mountain or hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Montis can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of medieval documents from the Cava de' Tirreni region in southern Italy, dating back to the 11th century. The name appears in various forms, such as "de Monte" and "della Monte," indicating its connection to geographical features.

The surname Montis was particularly prevalent in regions with mountainous terrain, such as the Abruzzo and Molise regions of central Italy. Historical records from these areas, including church registers and census documents, contain numerous references to families bearing this surname.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Guglielmo de Montis (c. 1225-1290) was a prominent jurist and legal scholar from the town of Spoleto in Umbria. His writings on Roman law were influential during the medieval period.

Another historical figure was Giacomo Montis (c. 1430-1492), a renowned architect and sculptor from the city of Bergamo in Lombardy. He is credited with designing several churches and public buildings in northern Italy, showcasing the influence of the Renaissance architectural style.

During the Renaissance period, the surname Montis was also associated with nobility and landed gentry. One example is the Montis family from the Marche region, who owned several estates and held influential positions in local governance.

In the 17th century, Giovanni Battista Montis (1633-1705) was a Jesuit missionary and explorer who traveled to South America. His written accounts of his expeditions in the Amazon region provided valuable insights into the indigenous cultures and geography of the area.

Another notable figure was Antonio Montis (1768-1842), a composer and musician from Naples who contributed significantly to the development of Italian opera during the early 19th century.

The surname Montis has also been found in historical records from other European countries, such as Spain and France, indicating the migration of Italian families bearing this name over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Montis

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

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

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