Explore the Family Name Moessner
The meaning of Moessner
German (Mössner): variant of Messner. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Hedwig, Heinz, Helmut, Kurt, Otto.
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How common is the last name Moessner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Moessner saw a slight shift in its popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dipped slightly from 68,360 in 2000 to 70,645 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 3.34%. However, despite the drop in rank, the count or the number of people with this surname increased marginally from 269 in 2000 to 277 in 2010, marking a growth of 2.97%. The proportion of individuals with the Moessner surname per 100,000 people also experienced a decline from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010, illustrating a reduction of 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,360 | #70,645 | -3.34% |
| Count | 269 | 277 | 2.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moessner
When looking at the ethnicity associated with the surname Moessner, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, it's predominantly linked with White, albeit having seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, about 97.77% of the people with this surname identified as White, but this percentage fell to 95.31% by 2010. The surname did not associate with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either of the two census years. However, there was an introduction of Hispanic association in 2010, with 1.81% of the Moessners identifying with this ethnicity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.77% | 95.31% | -2.52% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.81% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |