Explore the Family Name Moeck
The meaning of Moeck
German (Möck): variant of Mock 3. Some characteristic forenames: German Frieda, Johannes, Kurt, Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Moeck in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Moeck saw a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 72,717 in terms of commonality but fell to rank 85,659 in 2010, marking a decrease of 17.8%. The count of individuals with this surname also dipped from 249 to 218 during this period, suggesting a drop of 12.45%. The proportion per 100,000 people declined by 22.22%, going from 0.09 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,717 | #85,659 | -17.8% |
| Count | 249 | 218 | -12.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moeck
The ethnicity associated with the surname Moeck, as recorded by the Decennial U.S. Census, remained largely stable for the white demographic, with a slight drop from 93.98% in 2000 to 93.58% in 2010. There was no data available for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. For those identifying as two or more races, there was a decline as the percentage went from 2.41% in 2000 down to zero in 2010. Interestingly, the Hispanic representation increased significantly over this decade, rising from 2.81% to 4.13%, showing a growth of 46.98%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.98% | 93.58% | -0.43% |
| Hispanic | 2.81% | 4.13% | 46.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.41% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |