Explore the Family Name Moad
The meaning of Moad
English (mainly Durham): variant of Moat. This surname is rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Moad in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Moad's popularity experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 33,090, but fell slightly to rank 33,241 in 2010. This represents a change of -0.46%. However, the actual number of people with the Moad surname increased from 652 to 688, a growth of 5.52%. The proportion per 100,000 people also dropped slightly from 0.24 to 0.23, representing a change of -4.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,090 | #33,241 | -0.46% |
| Count | 652 | 688 | 5.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moad
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Moad surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows an increase in the percentage identifying as white, rising from 91.72% in 2000 to 92.30% in 2010. There was a significant increase of 41.86% in those identifying as having two or more races, increasing from 2.15% to 3.05% during the same period. A slight decrease was noted in the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, both dropping by 4.67%. The Hispanic category saw a drop of 19.6%, while the Black category experienced the most significant drop, decreasing by 48.74%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.72% | 92.3% | 0.63% |
| Two or More Races | 2.15% | 3.05% | 41.86% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 1.6% | -19.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.07% | 1.02% | -4.67% |
| Black | 1.99% | 1.02% | -48.74% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.07% | 1.02% | -4.67% |