Explore the Family Name Mockus
The meaning of Mockus
Lithuanian: from a pet form Matas of the personal name Motiejus, Lithuanian form of Latin Matthaeus (see Matthew). Some characteristic forenames: Lithuanian Audris, Laima, Vladas, Vytautas.
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How common is the last name Mockus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mockus has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 55,124 in terms of popularity and dropped to 57,372 by 2010, marking a decline of 4.08%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname slightly increased from 349 in 2000 to 355 in the 2010 census, showing a rise of 1.72%. The proportion of people with the surname Mockus per 100,000 decreased by 7.69% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,124 | #57,372 | -4.08% |
| Count | 349 | 355 | 1.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mockus
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mockus, the census data reveals that it is predominantly white, with 97.13% identifying as such in 2000 and 96.34% in 2010, indicating a small decrease of 0.81%. There was also a notable increase in those who identify as Hispanic, with the percentage rising from 1.72% in 2000 to 2.54% in 2010, a change of 47.67%. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were zero or suppressed for privacy in both 2000 and 2010. All these figures are based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.13% | 96.34% | -0.81% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 2.54% | 47.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |