2000
#60,706
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 310
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.11
Very Rare Last name
Monton
A surname possibly derived from French for "little hill" or "mound".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 486 Americans carry the last name Monton. That puts it at #52,802 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.14 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 705,256 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Monton surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Monton with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
486
1 in 705,256
Census rank
#52,802
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
424
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 424 bearers of the surname Monton in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.14 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 52802nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Monton, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 42.9%. The next largest groups are White (36.1%) and Black (8.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Monton
The surname MONTON is believed to have originated in France, specifically in the region of Normandy, during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "mont," meaning "hill" or "mountain," which points to a potential geographic connection or origin.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MONTON can be traced back to the 12th century, when it appeared in the Cartulaire de Redon, a medieval cartulary or collection of charters from the Redon Abbey in Brittany, France. This suggests that the name was already established in the region during that time.
In the 13th century, the name MONTON was found in various records and manuscripts across northern France, including the Trésor des Chartes, a collection of royal charters and documents from the French monarchy. This indicates that the name had spread and gained prominence throughout the region.
During the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the name MONTON was Jean de Monton (c. 1310 - c. 1375), a French philosopher and theologian who taught at the University of Paris and authored several works on logic and natural philosophy.
In the 15th century, the name MONTON appeared in the records of the Duchy of Burgundy, which at the time encompassed parts of modern-day eastern France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. This suggests that the name had spread to these regions as well.
Another significant figure with the surname MONTON was Pierre de Monton (c. 1460 - c. 1530), a French jurist and diplomat who served as the chancellor of Burgundy under Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor.
As the centuries progressed, the name MONTON continued to be found in various historical records and documents across France and other parts of Europe. It is also worth noting that variations in spelling, such as MONTONE or MONTONI, were not uncommon due to the fluidity of written language and regional dialects at the time.
Other notable individuals with the surname MONTON include Jean-Baptiste Monton (1670 - 1728), a French physician and astronomer known for his work on the theory of gravity; Marie-Thérèse Monton (1736 - 1806), a French painter and engraver; and Charles Monton (1810 - 1881), a French politician and lawyer who served as a deputy in the National Assembly.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Monton
Among Census respondents with the surname Monton, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 42.9%. The next largest groups are White (36.1%) and Black (8.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Monton bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Monton surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander42.9% · 182
- White36.1% · 153
- Black or African American8.3% · 35
- Hispanic or Latino7.8% · 33
- Two or more races4.5% · 19
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.5% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Monton
Monton appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#64,891
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 306
-4 bearers (-1.3%)
Per 100,000 0.10
Rank movement Down 4,185 places
2020
#52,802
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 424
+118 bearers (+38.6%)
Per 100,000 0.14
Rank movement Up 12,089 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #60,706 | 310 | 0.11 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #64,891 | 306 | 0.10 | -4 bearers (-1.3%) | Down 4,185 places |
| 2020 | #52,802 | 424 | 0.14 | +118 bearers (+38.6%) | Up 12,089 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Monton surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,891 | #52,802 | 18.6% |
| Count | 306 | 424 | 38.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.10 | 0.14 | 41.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Monton bearers went from 306 to 424 (+38.6% change). The surname moved up 12,089 positions in the national ranking, going from #64,891 to #52,802.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Monton
FAQ
Monton surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Monton?
Name Census estimates that about 486 living Americans carry the surname Monton. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 705,256 residents.
How common is Monton?
Monton ranks #52,802 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.14 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 424 people with the surname Monton. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (486), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.14 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.14 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Monton.
Has Monton become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Monton went from 306 recorded bearers to 424. That is an increase of 118 (+38.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #64,891 to #52,802.
What does the Census say about the background of Monton?
Among Census respondents with the surname Monton, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 42.9%. The next largest groups are White (36.1%) and Black (8.3%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Monton in the 2020 Census, accounting for 42.9% (182 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Monton appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (42.9%), White (36.1%), Black (8.3%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Monton (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Monton mean?
A surname possibly derived from French for "little hill" or "mound". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Monton (0.14 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Monton?
Find out how many Americans have the surname Monton on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.