Explore the Family Name Moench
The meaning of Moench
German (Mönch): variant of Münch ‘monk’ (see Muench).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Moench in the United States?
The surname Moench has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the surname ranked as the 32,161st most common in the United States, but by 2010 it had risen to the 30,477th spot, reflecting an increase of 5.24%. The actual count of individuals with the Moench surname also grew during this period, from 676 people in 2000 to 766 in 2010, a growth rate of 13.31%. The proportion of people named Moench per 100,000 population saw a modest increase of 4.0%, moving from 0.25 to 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,161 | #30,477 | 5.24% |
| Count | 676 | 766 | 13.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.26 | 4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moench
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows changes over the decade for those bearing the Moench surname. In 2000, the majority identified as White (95.56%), a figure which marginally decreased to 93.86% in 2010. There was a slight increase in those identifying as Hispanic (from 1.18% in 2000 to 1.83% in 2010) and those claiming two or more races (rising from 1.78% to 2.35%). A new group emerged in 2010, with 1.04% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander. No respondents claimed Black, American Indian or Alaskan Native identities in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.56% | 93.86% | -1.78% |
| Two or More Races | 1.78% | 2.35% | 32.02% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 1.83% | 55.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.04% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |