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

Monto, 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 Monto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Monto in America

Monto is the 60196th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Monto surname appeared 335 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 Monto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Monto 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 Monto

The surname MONTO has its origins in Italy, dating back to the medieval period. The name is believed to have derived from the Italian word "monte," which means "mountain" or "hill." It is likely that the earliest bearers of this surname lived in a mountainous or hilly region of Italy, and the name served as a descriptive identifier for their place of residence.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MONTO surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of historical documents compiled in the 11th century. In this codex, there are references to individuals bearing the name "Monto" or variations of it, such as "Montone" or "Montini."

During the Renaissance period, the MONTO surname gained prominence in various parts of Italy. In the 15th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Monto (1420-1492) was a renowned scholar and philosopher from Florence. His works on ethics and metaphysics were influential in shaping the intellectual discourse of the time.

Another prominent individual with the MONTO surname was Cesare Monto (1537-1605), a military commander from Genoa who served under the Spanish Crown during the Italian Wars. His valorous actions and strategic prowess earned him recognition and respect among his contemporaries.

In the 17th century, the MONTO surname appears in several historical records from the region of Tuscany. One such record mentions a family of landowners named Monto who owned vineyards and olive groves in the Chianti region. This suggests that the name may have been associated with agricultural prosperity and land ownership during this period.

The 18th century saw the rise of a renowned artist named Giuseppe Monto (1712-1788), who hailed from Naples. His exquisite paintings and frescoes adorned churches and palaces throughout Italy, and his works are still celebrated for their artistic merit and technical mastery.

As the MONTO surname spread across Italy over the centuries, it also found its way into other regions and countries through migration and cultural exchange. However, its roots remain firmly planted in the Italian soil, serving as a testament to the rich history and heritage associated with this family name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Monto

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

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

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