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

Monzo, 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 Monzo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Monzo in America

Monzo is the 27581st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Monzo surname appeared 873 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 Monzo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Monzo 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 Monzo

The surname MONZO originates from Italy, with its earliest recorded examples dating back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "monzo," which means "monk" or "religious person." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to individuals who lived a monastic lifestyle or were associated with a religious order.

One of the earliest documented instances of the MONZO surname can be found in the records of the city of Venice, where a certain Giovanni MONZO was listed as a resident in the year 1487. This record provides evidence of the name's existence during the Renaissance period in Italy.

In the 16th century, the MONZO name began to spread beyond its initial region of origin. Historical records from the city of Naples, located in southern Italy, mention a family named MONZO residing there in the late 1500s. This indicates that the name had gained traction in different parts of the Italian peninsula.

During the 17th century, the name MONZO appeared in various legal and ecclesiastical documents across Italy. One notable example is the record of a Benedetto MONZO, who served as a priest in the town of Bari in the early 1600s. This suggests that the name's association with religious figures continued even after its initial derivation.

As the centuries progressed, the MONZO surname became more widespread, with families bearing this name settling in various regions of Italy. In the 18th century, a prominent figure named Antonio MONZO (1710-1784) gained recognition as a renowned Italian architect and engineer, known for his contributions to the design of several churches and public buildings in Naples.

Moving into the 19th century, the MONZO name gained further prominence with the birth of Gaetano MONZO (1818-1892), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Parliament during the early years of the unified Kingdom of Italy.

Throughout history, the MONZO surname has also been associated with several notable individuals in the fields of literature, art, and academia. Examples include the Italian writer and poet Gian Battista MONZO (1612-1678), the Neapolitan painter Francesco MONZO (1787-1856), and the renowned linguist and philologist Vincenzo MONZO (1895-1968).

While the MONZO surname has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply intertwined with the Italian heritage and the various regions where it first emerged and gained prominence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Monzo

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

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

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