Explore the Family Name Moates
The meaning of Moates
English (Norwich): variant of Moats.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Moates in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Moates" experienced a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 20,219th most popular surname, but in 2010 it had fallen to the 22,978th position, marking a decrease of 13.65%. The number of people bearing the surname also decreased during this period from 1,225 to 1,113, showing a drop of 9.14%. As a result, the proportion per 100k also fell by 15.56% from 0.45 to 0.38.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,219 | #22,978 | -13.65% |
| Count | 1,225 | 1,113 | -9.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.38 | -15.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moates
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the Moates surname, the census data reveals some shifts over the decade. While there were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders and American Indian and Alaskan Natives in both years, the percentage of those identifying as Black saw an increase of approximately 50.99%, moving from 5.06% in 2000 to 7.64% in 2010. The largest group, those identifying as White, saw a slight decrease from 91.84% to 89.13%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic dropped slightly by around 6.13% from 1.63% to 1.53%. Interestingly, there was a new category in 2010, with about 0.99% identifying as belonging to two or more races, which was not recorded in the 2000 census. This data is based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.84% | 89.13% | -2.95% |
| Black | 5.06% | 7.64% | 50.99% |
| Hispanic | 1.63% | 1.53% | -6.13% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.99% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.82% | 0% | 0% |