Explore the Family Name Moffa
The meaning of Moffa
Italian (mainly southern): nickname from southern dialect moffa ‘mold’, also ‘moss’, figuratively ‘haughty person’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Aldo, Antonio, Carmine, Pasquale, Remo, Sisto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Moffa in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, we can observe the popularity trend for the surname Moffa. Between 2000 and 2010, Moffa's popularity rank slipped slightly from 25,147 to 27,392, a decline of approximately 8.93%. In terms of absolute numbers, there was a 4.76% decrease in people with the Moffa surname during this period, dropping from 925 to 881 people. This resulted in a slight fall in the proportion per 100k population, which dipped by 11.76% from 0.34 to 0.3.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,147 | #27,392 | -8.93% |
| Count | 925 | 881 | -4.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.3 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moffa
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Moffa, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals identify as White, with a very slight decrease of 0.72% between 2000 and 2010, moving from 97.41% to 96.71%. During the same period, the Hispanic representation saw an increase of 31.21%, growing from 1.73% to 2.27%. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there emerged a small percentage (0.68%) of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.41% | 96.71% | -0.72% |
| Hispanic | 1.73% | 2.27% | 31.21% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |