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

Montoto, 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 Montoto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Montoto in America

Montoto is the 58481st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Montoto surname appeared 347 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 Montoto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Montoto 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 Montoto

The surname "Montoto" is believed to have originated in Spain, specifically in the northern regions of Galicia and Asturias. It is thought to be derived from the Galician-Portuguese word "monte" meaning "mountain" or "hill", and the suffix "-oto" which is a diminutive form. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a small mountain or hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "Montoto" can be found in the 13th century, in a document from the Monastery of San Pelayo in Oviedo, Asturias, where a certain "Fernán Montoto" is mentioned as a landowner. This indicates that the Montoto family had already established itself in the region by that time.

In the 15th century, there are records of a "Pedro Montoto" who was a prominent merchant and shipowner in the city of A Coruña, Galicia. He played a significant role in the local maritime trade and is mentioned in several historical documents related to the city's commercial activities.

During the 16th century, the Montoto family seems to have expanded its influence, with several members holding positions of power and authority in various parts of Galicia and Asturias. One notable figure was "Juan Montoto de Villanueva", who served as the mayor of the town of Villanueva de Oscos in Asturias in the late 1500s.

In the 18th century, a "María Montoto" from the small village of Chamosiños in Asturias gained recognition for her role in preserving local folklore and traditions. She is credited with passing down many traditional songs and stories that have become an integral part of the region's cultural heritage.

Another prominent individual with the surname "Montoto" was "José Montoto y Vigil", born in Oviedo, Asturias, in 1832. He was a renowned writer, journalist, and historian who authored several works documenting the history, culture, and traditions of Asturias, including "Biblioteca Asturiana" and "Folklore de Asturias".

Throughout its history, the surname "Montoto" has maintained a strong presence in the northern regions of Spain, particularly in Galicia and Asturias, where it is closely tied to the local geography and cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Montoto

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

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

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