Explore the Family Name Moeder

The meaning of Moeder

German (Möder): habitational name for someone from Moide (see Moede). Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.

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How common is the last name Moeder in the United States?

Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Moeder has increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 57,985 and by 2010, it had risen to 51,610 reflecting a growth of approximately 11%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew significantly, from 328 people in 2000 to 403 in 2010, an increase of almost 23%. This resulted in the proportion of people named Moeder per 100k increasing by 16.67%.

20002010Change
Rank#57,985#51,61010.99%
Count32840322.87%
Proportion per 100k0.120.1416.67%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moeder

As for the ethnicity associated with the surname Moeder, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most are identified as White, accounting for over 94% of people with this surname in 2010, down slightly from around 96% in 2000. It's important to note that there was no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identity associated with this surname in either year. However, individuals identifying as Hispanic or of two or more races started to appear in the 2010 data, accounting for 2.48% and 2.73% respectively.

20002010Change
White96.34%94.79%-1.61%
Two or More Races0%2.73%0%
Hispanic0%2.48%0%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%