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UK surname

Montero

A toponymic surname referring to someone from any of various places named Montero, derived from the Spanish word for "hunter."

In the 1881 census there were 2 people recorded with the Montero surname, ranking it #33,721 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 193, ranked #20,039, up from #33,721 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Hillingdon, Kensington and Chelsea and Croydon.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Montero is 193 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 9550.0%.

1881 census count

2

Ranked #33,721

Modern count

193

2016, ranked #20,039

Peak year

2016

193 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Montero had 2 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,721 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 193 in 2016, ranked #20,039.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 11 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Montero surname distribution map

The map shows where the Montero surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Montero surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Montero over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 5 #32,456
1881 historical 2 #33,721
1891 historical 5 #33,939
1901 historical 11 #32,907
1911 historical 6 #33,255
1997 modern 112 #25,244
1998 modern 118 #25,041
1999 modern 133 #23,487
2000 modern 138 #22,960
2001 modern 132 #23,230
2002 modern 150 #21,913
2003 modern 151 #21,574
2004 modern 159 #21,007
2005 modern 151 #21,667
2006 modern 159 #21,148
2007 modern 149 #22,318
2008 modern 153 #22,132
2009 modern 156 #22,351
2010 modern 168 #21,733
2011 modern 173 #21,172
2012 modern 174 #21,065
2013 modern 186 #20,502
2014 modern 187 #20,570
2015 modern 189 #20,345
2016 modern 193 #20,039

Geography

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Where Monteros are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Hillingdon, Kensington and Chelsea, Croydon, Lambeth and Cannock Chase. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Hillingdon 018 Hillingdon
2 Kensington and Chelsea 021 Kensington and Chelsea
3 Croydon 011 Croydon
4 Lambeth 026 Lambeth
5 Cannock Chase 001 Cannock Chase

Forenames

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First names often paired with Montero

These lists show first names that appear often with the Montero surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Montero

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Montero, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Montero surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Montero household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Montero is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Montero is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Montero falls in decile 3 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

3
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Montero is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Montero, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Montero

The surname Montero originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "montero," which means "huntsman" or "forester." This name initially referred to individuals who lived in or near forests and mountains, and whose occupations involved hunting or forestry.

The earliest known record of the Montero surname dates back to the 13th century in the region of Castile, where it was often associated with individuals who served as huntsmen or foresters for the nobility. One notable example is Rodrigo Montero, who was a huntsman in the court of King Alfonso X of Castile in the mid-13th century.

In the 15th century, the Montero surname began to appear in official records and documents across various regions of Spain. For instance, in the "Libro Becerro de las Behetrías de Castilla" (Book of the Lordships of Castile), a document from the reign of King Pedro I, several individuals with the surname Montero are mentioned as landowners and taxpayers.

As the surname spread throughout Spain, it also acquired variations in spelling, such as Monteros, Monterro, and Montera. Some of these variations were influenced by the regional dialects and linguistic variations across different parts of the country.

One notable individual with the Montero surname was Juan Montero, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés in the early 16th century. He was born in Seville around 1490 and played a significant role in the fall of the Aztec Empire.

Another prominent figure with this surname was Pedro Montero, a Spanish painter and sculptor who lived in the 17th century. He was known for his religious artworks and was commissioned to create several altarpieces and sculptures for churches in Seville and surrounding areas. Montero was born in Seville in 1619 and died in the same city in 1678.

In the 18th century, the Montero surname gained prominence in the Americas, particularly in Mexico and other parts of Latin America, as Spanish colonists and settlers brought the name with them during the colonial era.

One notable individual from this period was José María Montero, a Mexican military officer and politician who played a significant role in the Mexican War of Independence. He was born in Tlaxcala, Mexico, in 1784 and fought alongside Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, one of the leaders of the independence movement.

Throughout history, the Montero surname has been associated with various professions and occupations, ranging from hunters and foresters to artists, military personnel, and political leaders. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Spain, the name has since spread globally, reflecting the diverse and rich cultural heritage of the Spanish-speaking world.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Montero families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Montero surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Channel Islands leads with 2 Monteros recorded in 1881 and an index of 173.91x.

County Total Index
Channel Islands 2 173.91x
Kent 1 7.54x
Lancashire 1 2.17x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Peter Port in Channel Islands leads with 2 Monteros recorded in 1881 and an index of 952.38x.

Place Total Index
St Peter Port 2 952.38x
Bootle Cum Linacre 1 270.27x
Greenwich 1 161.29x

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Montero surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Antonis 1
Manuel 1
Nicholas 1
Sinforos 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Montero households.

FAQ

Montero surname: questions and answers

How common was the Montero surname in 1881?

In 1881, 2 people were recorded with the Montero surname. That placed it at #33,721 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Montero surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 193 in 2016. That gives Montero a modern rank of #20,039.

What does the Montero surname mean?

A toponymic surname referring to someone from any of various places named Montero, derived from the Spanish word for "hunter."

What does the Montero map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Montero bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.