Explore the Family Name Moellering
The meaning of Moellering
German (Westphalia; Möllering): patronymic from Moeller. Some characteristic forenames: German Heinz, Otto.
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How common is the last name Moellering in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Moellering has seen a minor decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 41,522nd most popular surname; by 2010, it had slipped to 42,937th, marking a change of -3.41%. However, the overall count of individuals bearing the surname increased slightly from 494 in 2000 to 504 in 2010, indicating a modest growth of 2.02%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k population decreased by 5.56% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,522 | #42,937 | -3.41% |
| Count | 494 | 504 | 2.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moellering
Ethnic identity associated with the surname Moellering, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White. In both 2000 and 2010, the overwhelming majority of people with this surname identified as White, at 98.38% and 96.83% respectively. This represents a slight decrease in the percentage over ten years. Notably, by 2010, a small percentage (1.39%) of individuals bearing the surname identified with two or more ethnicities. No individuals with the Moellering surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.38% | 96.83% | -1.58% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.39% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |