Explore the Family Name De Moya
The meaning of De Moya
Spanish: variant of Moya, with the preposition de ‘from’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name De Moya in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname De Moya saw a growth in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, De Moya was ranked 54,152nd most common surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 50,564th position, marking an increase of 6.63%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 357 in 2000 to 413 in 2010, indicating a rise of 15.69%. The proportion of people named De Moya per 100,000 also experienced a slight uptick of 7.69% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,152 | #50,564 | 6.63% |
| Count | 357 | 413 | 15.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Moya
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also offers insights into the ethnic identity of those bearing the De Moya surname. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, or of two or more races. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 19.05% in 2000 to 13.56% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic category saw a rise from 78.43% in 2000 to 82.57% in 2010. The proportion of Black individuals with the De Moya surname also saw a significant increase, jumping from 1.40% to 2.18% during the same period. There were no individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 78.43% | 82.57% | 5.28% |
| White | 19.05% | 13.56% | -28.82% |
| Black | 1.4% | 2.18% | 55.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |