Explore the Family Name Moeser
The meaning of Moeser
German (Möser): see Moser 1 and 2. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Hans, Ulrich.
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How common is the last name Moeser in the United States?
According to data based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Moeser saw a slight increase in popularity ranking between 2000 and 2010, moving from 45,227 to 44,500, a change of 1.61 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, climbing from 446 to 483 people, an increase of 8.3 percent. However, when viewed as a proportion per 100k, the prevalence of the Moeser surname slightly decreased by 5.88 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,227 | #44,500 | 1.61% |
| Count | 446 | 483 | 8.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moeser
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Moeser surname identified as White, at 94.39 percent in 2000 and 93.79 percent in 2010. The second most common ethnic identity associated with this surname was American Indian and Alaskan Native, which saw a significant increase of 27.37 percent over the ten years. The proportion of those identifying with two or more races decreased by 21.02 percent, while the Hispanic population increased by 5.73 percent. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.39% | 93.79% | -0.64% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.79% | 2.28% | 27.37% |
| Hispanic | 1.57% | 1.66% | 5.73% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 1.24% | -21.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |