Explore the Family Name Moede
The meaning of Moede
1. habitational name from a place called Moide in Lower Saxony. 2. from an Old Prussian personal name. Some characteristic forenames: German Ewald, Hans, Kurt, Otto.German (Möde):
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How common is the last name Moede in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Moede has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Moede was ranked 34,150 in terms of frequency, but by 2010 it had dropped slightly to a rank of 35,489, marking a change of -3.92%. Interestingly though, the actual count of people with this surname increased marginally from 628 to 634 over the same period, reflecting a growth rate of 0.96%. However, when measured as a proportion per 100,000 individuals, the prevalence of the name Moede fell by 8.7%, from 0.23 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,150 | #35,489 | -3.92% |
| Count | 628 | 634 | 0.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moede
Delving into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Moede, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some notable changes from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 91.72% to 88.96%, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw an increase of 44.29%, going from 3.50% to 5.05%. There was also a significant rise in the number of individuals claiming two or more races, which rose by 113.51% from 1.11% to 2.37%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic experienced a reduction of 8.70%, decreasing from 2.07% to 1.89%. The survey for the first time recorded individuals who identify as Black (0.95%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.79%) among those bearing the surname Moede.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.72% | 88.96% | -3.01% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.5% | 5.05% | 44.29% |
| Two or More Races | 1.11% | 2.37% | 113.51% |
| Hispanic | 2.07% | 1.89% | -8.7% |
| Black | 0% | 0.95% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.79% | 0% |