Explore the Family Name Moch
The meaning of Moch
1. German (also Möch): variant of Mock 2. 2. Polish: unflattering nickname from moch in either of its senses, ‘insect’ and ‘wheedler’. 3. Sorbian: from a pet form of a personal name beginning with Mo-, such as Mojmir, based on Old Slavic mojь ‘my’. Some characteristic forenames: German Franz, Matthias, Otto.
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How common is the last name Moch in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Moch decreased across the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Moch was ranked 35,860 in popularity but fell to a ranking of 40,494 by 2010, representing a decrease of 12.92 percent. The actual count of individuals with the Moch surname also saw a decline in this period, from 592 in 2000 to 540 in 2010, a drop of 8.78 percent. This resulted in the proportion of people named Moch per 100,000 decreasing by 18.18 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,860 | #40,494 | -12.92% |
| Count | 592 | 540 | -8.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.18 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moch
The ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Moch changed slightly between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In terms of ethnicity, a majority identified as White, with a slight decrease from 84.97 percent in 2000 to 84.44 percent in 2010. Individuals identifying as Black made up 10.98 percent in 2000 and increased slightly to 11.30 percent in 2010. There was a notable rise in people identifying as Hispanic from 1.01 percent to 1.67 percent. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander declined from 2.20 percent to 1.48 percent. No change was reported for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native or belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.97% | 84.44% | -0.62% |
| Black | 10.98% | 11.3% | 2.91% |
| Hispanic | 1.01% | 1.67% | 65.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.2% | 1.48% | -32.73% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |