Explore the Family Name Modesitt
The meaning of Modesitt
English: altered form of Mothershead.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Modesitt in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Modesitt has slightly declined over a decade. In 2000, the Modesitt surname ranked 32,900 in terms of popularity and had a count of 657. By 2010, the rank dropped to 35,057 and the count reduced marginally to 643 - a decrease of 2.13%. This implies that the proportion of this surname per 100k population decreased by 8.33% over this same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,900 | #35,057 | -6.56% |
| Count | 657 | 643 | -2.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.22 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Modesitt
The ethnic distribution of the Modesitt surname, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the Modesitt surname identified as white (98.17%). By 2010, although white remained the dominant ethnic identity, its percentage fell slightly to 96.42%. The Hispanic representation showed an increase, rising from 0.76% in 2000 to 1.09% in 2010. Interestingly, there was also a new appearance of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, which was not recorded in 2000. Meanwhile, there were no reported instances of the Modesitt surname amongst Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.17% | 96.42% | -1.78% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.24% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.76% | 1.09% | 43.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |