Explore the Family Name Moehle
The meaning of Moehle
North German (Möhle): topographic name for someone living near a mill, or a metonymic occupational name for a miller or worker in a mill, from Middle Low German mole ‘mill’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Grete, Heinz, Orlo, Otto.
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How common is the last name Moehle in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Moehle saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 35,666th in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to 38,103rd. This represents a change of -6.83%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell slightly from 596 in 2000 to 582 in 2010, a reduction of -2.35%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.22 to 0.20, indicating a -9.09% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,666 | #38,103 | -6.83% |
| Count | 596 | 582 | -2.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moehle
The ethnicity breakdown of the surname Moehle, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, shows primarily white representation. In 2000, 96.48% of those with the surname identified as white, and this percentage increased slightly to 97.08% by 2010. There was an insignificant presence of Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, which disappeared entirely by 2010. The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic fell from 1.85% to 1.37%, a -25.95% change. The percentages for two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged and negligible through both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.48% | 97.08% | 0.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.85% | 1.37% | -25.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.84% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |