Explore the Family Name Moala
The meaning of Moala
Tongan: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Moala in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Moala has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 53,904th most common surname, but by 2010 it had climbed to the rank of 40,909 - a change of 24.11%. Similarly, the count of people with the surname also increased by 48.47% during this period. The proportion of individuals with the surname Moala per 100,000 people also rose from 0.13 to 0.18, marking a growth rate of 38.46%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,904 | #40,909 | 24.11% |
| Count | 359 | 533 | 48.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.18 | 38.46% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moala
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Moala, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some notable changes observed between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, increasing slightly from 85.79% to 86.3%. There was also a slight increase in those identifying as having two or more races, growing from 6.69% to 6.94%. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased by 28.48%, while those who identify as Hispanic saw a substantial increase of 102.16%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black was 1.67% in 2000, but the data for 2010 was suppressed for privacy. No individuals with the surname Moala identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 85.79% | 86.3% | 0.59% |
| Two or More Races | 6.69% | 6.94% | 3.74% |
| White | 4.46% | 3.19% | -28.48% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 2.81% | 102.16% |
| Black | 1.67% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |