2000
#43,058
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 473
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.18
Very Rare Last name
Montminy
A French surname derived from the name of a locality in Normandy, France.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 619 Americans carry the last name Montminy. That puts it at #43,119 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.18 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 553,723 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Montminy surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
619
1 in 553,723
Census rank
#43,119
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
540
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 540 bearers of the surname Montminy in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.18 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 43119th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Montminy, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.7%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Montminy
The surname MONTMINY is of French origin and dates back to the 12th century. It is believed to have originated in the Normandy region of France, specifically in the area around the town of Montminy. The name is derived from the Old French words "mont" meaning "hill" and "minier" meaning "miner," suggesting that the original bearers of this surname were hill miners or those who lived near mining operations.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MONTMINY can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landowners and their estates in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname may have migrated from Normandy to England during the Norman Conquest.
In the 13th century, a notable figure with the surname MONTMINY was Jean de Montminy, a French nobleman and soldier who served under King Louis IX during the Seventh Crusade. He was born around 1220 and is mentioned in various chronicles of the time for his bravery in battle.
During the Renaissance period, the MONTMINY family gained prominence in the arts. François de Montminy (1545-1612) was a renowned French poet and playwright whose works were celebrated for their wit and satire. His contemporary, Guillaume de Montminy (1560-1630), was a skilled architect who designed several churches and public buildings in Paris and its surrounding regions.
In the 18th century, Marie-Josèphe de Montminy (1702-1768) was a French noblewoman and philanthropist who established several schools and orphanages in her hometown of Rouen. Her generosity and commitment to education earned her widespread admiration during her lifetime.
Another notable figure with the surname MONTMINY was Jacques-Philippe de Montminy (1745-1813), a French military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War. He served as a lieutenant in the French Auxiliary forces and was present at the Siege of Yorktown, which proved to be a decisive victory for the American colonists.
Throughout its history, the surname MONTMINY has maintained its connection to the Normandy region of France, where many bearers of this name can trace their ancestral roots. While the name has spread across various parts of the world due to migration and exploration, its origins remain firmly rooted in the rich cultural heritage of northern France.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Montminy
Among Census respondents with the surname Montminy, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.7%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Montminy bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Montminy surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.5% · 521
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 9
- Black or African American0.9% · 5
- Two or more races0.9% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Montminy
Montminy appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#41,959
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 518
+45 bearers (+9.5%)
Per 100,000 0.18
Rank movement Up 1,099 places
2020
#43,119
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 540
+22 bearers (+4.2%)
Per 100,000 0.18
Rank movement Down 1,160 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #43,058 | 473 | 0.18 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #41,959 | 518 | 0.18 | +45 bearers (+9.5%) | Up 1,099 places |
| 2020 | #43,119 | 540 | 0.18 | +22 bearers (+4.2%) | Down 1,160 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Montminy surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,959 | #43,119 | -2.8% |
| Count | 518 | 540 | 4.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Montminy bearers went from 518 to 540 (+4.2% change). The surname moved down 1,160 positions in the national ranking, going from #41,959 to #43,119.
FAQ
Montminy surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Montminy?
Name Census estimates that about 619 living Americans carry the surname Montminy. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 553,723 residents.
How common is Montminy?
Montminy ranks #43,119 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.18 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 540 people with the surname Montminy. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (619), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.18 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.18 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Montminy.
Has Montminy become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Montminy went from 518 recorded bearers to 540. That is an increase of 22 (+4.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #41,959 to #43,119.
What does the Census say about the background of Montminy?
Among Census respondents with the surname Montminy, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.7%) and Black (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Montminy in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.5% (521 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Montminy appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.5%), Hispanic (1.7%), Black (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Montminy (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Montminy mean?
A French surname derived from the name of a locality in Normandy, France. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Montminy (0.18 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Montminy?
If you just want to know how many Americans have the surname Montminy, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.