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

Muentes, 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 Muentes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Muentes in America

Muentes is the 69170th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Muentes surname appeared 284 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 Muentes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Muentes 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 Muentes

The surname MUENTES has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "muente," which means "hill" or "small mountain." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or on a hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MUENTES surname can be found in the Libro Becerro, a medieval census document from the 13th century. This document lists several individuals with the surname MUENTES residing in the region of Castile, specifically in the villages of Muentes and Muentesnegras.

During the 15th century, the MUENTES name appeared in various historical records, including municipal documents and property deeds, particularly in the regions of Extremadura and Andalusia. One notable figure from this era was Juan de Muentes (c. 1420-1490), a prominent landowner and local official in the town of Trujillo, Extremadura.

In the 16th century, the MUENTES surname gained wider recognition with the arrival of Juan de Muentes Navarro (1539-1612), a renowned Spanish explorer and navigator. He was part of several expeditions to the Americas and is credited with establishing settlements in present-day Mexico and Colombia.

Another notable individual was María de Muentes (c. 1570-1640), a Spaniard who migrated to the Americas and became one of the first female landowners in the region now known as Peru. Her descendants played a significant role in the colonial administration and development of the region.

During the 17th century, the MUENTES surname spread across the Spanish Empire, with families bearing the name settling in various parts of the Americas, including present-day Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, and Argentina. One prominent figure from this era was Diego de Muentes (1620-1690), a Spanish military officer who participated in the conquest of Chile and later served as governor of the region.

In the 18th century, the MUENTES name appeared in historical records from Spain and its colonies. One example is Pedro de Muentes (1725-1802), a Spanish architect who designed several notable buildings in Madrid and Seville.

Throughout history, the MUENTES surname has undergone various spelling variations, such as Muente, Muentez, and Muentis, reflecting regional differences and changes in language over time. While the name has been widely dispersed across Spain and its former colonies, its roots can be traced back to the medieval period and the regions of Castile, Extremadura, and Andalusia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Muentes

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

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

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