Explore the Family Name Moers
The meaning of Moers
1. German (Mörs): habitational name from Moers in the Rhineland or from any of several places called Mörse or Mörsen. 2. Dutch: variant of Moors 2.
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How common is the last name Moers in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Moers saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 55,732, but by 2010, it had fallen to 65,593, reflecting a 17.69% decline. The number of people with this surname also dropped, with a count of 344 in 2000 falling to 302 in 2010, equating to a reduction of 12.21%. As a proportion per 100k, the name went from 0.13 to 0.1, a decrease of 23.08%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,732 | #65,593 | -17.69% |
| Count | 344 | 302 | -12.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.1 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moers
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Moers, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows little change from 2000 to 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, with percentages remaining steady at 95.06% in 2000 and 95.36% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Hispanic increased slightly from 1.45% to 1.66%. Black representation decreased marginally from 2.33% to 2.32%. There were no reported instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.06% | 95.36% | 0.32% |
| Black | 2.33% | 2.32% | -0.43% |
| Hispanic | 1.45% | 1.66% | 14.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |