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

Monzón, 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 Monzón surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Monzón in America

Monzón is the 5646th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Monzón surname appeared 6,151 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Monzón.

We can also compare 2010 data for Monzón 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 Monzón

The surname Monzon has its origins in Spain, specifically in the region of Aragon. The name is believed to have emerged during the 12th century, derived from the Spanish word "monzón," which refers to a seasonal wind or monsoon.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Monzon can be traced back to the town of Monzón, located in the province of Huesca, Aragon. This town was historically significant during the Middle Ages, serving as a meeting place for the Cortes (parliament) of Aragon. It is likely that the surname Monzon originated from individuals who hailed from this town or the surrounding areas.

Historical records from the 13th century mention individuals with the surname Monzon, such as Pedro Monzon, a prominent landowner and knight who fought in the Reconquista (the Christian reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors). Another notable figure was Martín Monzon, a renowned scholar and theologian who lived in the 15th century and authored several influential works on Catholic doctrine.

In the 16th century, the Monzon family gained prominence in Aragon, with Juan Monzon serving as a prominent military commander during the Revolt of the Brotherhoods (1520-1521). His son, Diego Monzon, followed in his footsteps and became a respected military leader, participating in various campaigns against the Ottomans in the Mediterranean.

The surname Monzon also spread beyond Spain's borders, with individuals bearing this name found in various parts of the Spanish Empire. One notable example is Hernán Monzon, a conquistador who accompanied Francisco Pizarro in the conquest of Peru in the 16th century.

During the 17th century, the Monzon family established itself in the New World, with several members settling in various Spanish colonies. One prominent figure was Juan Monzon de Castilla, a wealthy landowner and entrepreneur who played a significant role in the development of the sugar industry in Cuba.

As the name Monzon spread across Spain and its colonies, variations in spelling emerged, including Monzón, Monçon, and Monçón. Additionally, the name was occasionally found in combination with other surnames, such as Monzon y Pardo or Monzon de Aragón, reflecting the importance of lineage and regional affiliations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Monzón

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

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

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