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

Montuori, 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 Montuori surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Montuori in America

Montuori is the 38103rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Montuori surname appeared 582 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 Montuori.

We can also compare 2010 data for Montuori 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 Montuori

The surname Montuori has its origins in Italy, specifically in the southern regions of Campania and Calabria. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, between the 10th and 13th centuries.

The name Montuori is derived from the Italian words "monte" meaning mountain and "uori" meaning outside or beyond. This suggests that the name originally referred to people who lived outside of or beyond the mountains, likely in rural or remote areas.

One of the earliest known references to the name Montuori can be found in the historical records of the town of Lauro, located in the province of Avellino, Campania. A document dating back to the 14th century mentions a family with the surname Montuori residing in the area.

In the 15th century, a notable individual named Giovanni Montuori (1420-1492) was a renowned scholar and philosopher from Naples. He is known for his contributions to the study of Aristotelian philosophy and his writings on metaphysics.

Another prominent figure with the surname Montuori was Francesco Montuori (1595-1670), a Baroque painter from Naples. He was known for his religious paintings and his works can be found in various churches and museums throughout Italy.

During the 17th century, the Montuori family gained prominence in the town of Vico Equense, located in the Campania region. One member of the family, Girolamo Montuori (1630-1698), was a respected lawyer and served as a magistrate in the local government.

In the 19th century, a notable individual named Raffaele Montuori (1820-1890) was a politician and journalist from the province of Salerno, Campania. He played a significant role in the Risorgimento movement and the unification of Italy.

The surname Montuori can also be found in other regions of Italy, such as Calabria and Sicily, indicating that families with this name may have migrated or established themselves in different parts of the country over time.

While the name Montuori has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to immigration and diaspora communities. However, the historical records and references provided in this report primarily focus on the name's origins and notable individuals from its Italian homeland.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Montuori

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

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

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