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

Montpas, 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 Montpas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Montpas in America

Montpas is the 101737th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Montpas surname appeared 177 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 Montpas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Montpas 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 Montpas

The surname Montpas has its origins in France, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the French phrase "mont pas," which translates to "mountain pass" or "hill pass." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near or guarded a mountain pass.

In the Middle Ages, surnames were often derived from geographical locations, occupations, or physical characteristics. Montpas likely originated as a descriptive name, referring to the location where the family resided or worked near a mountain pass.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Montpas can be found in the historical records of the Burgundy region of France, where a family with this surname was documented in the 14th century. It is possible that this family played a role in guarding or maintaining a strategic mountain pass in the area.

The name Montpas has also been associated with the town of Montpas in the department of Ain, located in eastern France. This town may have been named after its location near a mountain pass, and it is plausible that the surname Montpas originated from this specific place.

Notable individuals with the surname Montpas throughout history include:

1. Jacques Montpas (1560-1642), a French soldier and military strategist known for his expertise in fortifications and mountain warfare.
2. Marguerite Montpas (1635-1711), a French noblewoman and philanthropist who established several charitable institutions in the city of Lyon.
3. Pierre Montpas (1720-1789), a French architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings in Paris during the 18th century.
4. Émilie Montpas (1825-1892), a French writer and poet whose work focused on themes of nature and rural life.
5. Henri Montpas (1880-1958), a French artist and painter known for his landscapes and depictions of mountain scenery.

While the surname Montpas is not as common as some other French surnames, it has persisted throughout history and can be traced back to its geographical roots in the mountain passes of medieval France.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Montpas

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

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

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