Explore the Family Name Moan
The meaning of Moan
1. Irish (Ulster): shortened form of Mohan. 2. Norwegian: variant (the definite plural form) of Moe. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Connor.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Moan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Moan has increased in popularity over the years. In 2000, the rank of the surname was 34,150, but by 2010 it had climbed to 32,710, marking a 4.22% increase. The count of people carrying the surname also rose from 628 in 2000 to 702 in 2010, an 11.78% growth. The proportion of individuals named Moan per 100k also saw a slight boost, going up by 4.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,150 | #32,710 | 4.22% |
| Count | 628 | 702 | 11.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.24 | 4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moan
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Moan also underwent some changes from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. There was an increase in the percentage of people with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (3.18% to 3.56%) and those identifying with two or more races (1.43% to 1.57%). However, there was a decrease in the percentage of people who identify as white, dropping from 92.52% to 91.31%. Interestingly, the percentage of people with the Moan surname who identified as Hispanic jumped from 0% to 2.56%, while those identifying as Black dropped from 1.43% to 0%. No data was available for American Indian and Alaskan Native identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.52% | 91.31% | -1.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.18% | 3.56% | 11.95% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.56% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 1.57% | 9.79% |
| Black | 1.43% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |