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

Montross, 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 Montross surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Montross in America

Montross is the 31001st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Montross surname appeared 749 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 Montross.

We can also compare 2010 data for Montross 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 Montross

The surname Montross is believed to have originated in France, specifically in the region of Normandy, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French words "mont," meaning "mountain," and "roux," meaning "red," likely referring to a person who lived near or on a red-colored hill or mountain.

One of the earliest known mentions of the name Montross can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners and property in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This suggests that individuals bearing the Montross surname may have accompanied Norman invaders during the conquest of England in 1066.

In the 12th century, a nobleman named Robert de Montross was documented as owning lands in the county of Dorset, England. His son, William de Montross, served as a knight under King Richard I during the Third Crusade in the late 12th century.

During the 16th century, the Montross family established itself in Scotland, where they played a prominent role in local affairs. One notable figure was Sir James Montross, born in 1545, who served as the Lord Provost of Edinburgh from 1590 to 1592.

In the 17th century, several Montross families emigrated from Scotland and England to the American colonies. One of the earliest recorded instances was John Montross, who settled in Maryland in 1635. His descendants later spread throughout the colonies and the United States.

Another notable figure was Henry Montross, born in 1745 in Connecticut. He served as a captain in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War and was present at the Battles of Trenton and Princeton.

In the 19th century, the Montross surname gained prominence in various fields. William Montross, born in 1819 in Pennsylvania, was a renowned architect who designed several prominent buildings in New York City, including the iconic St. Patrick's Cathedral.

Throughout history, the Montross surname has maintained a strong presence across various regions and cultures, reflecting its rich heritage and diverse origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Montross

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

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

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