Explore the Family Name Moffit
The meaning of Moffit
Scottish and northern English: variant of Moffatt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Moffit in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Moffit has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Moffit was ranked the 19,642nd most popular last name, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 20,574th position - a decline of approximately 4.74%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual number of individuals bearing the Moffit surname rose slightly from 1,270 in 2000 to 1,288 in 2010, an increase of about 1.42%. However, when considering the proportion of people with the Moffit surname per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of approximately 6.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,642 | #20,574 | -4.74% |
| Count | 1,270 | 1,288 | 1.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.44 | -6.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moffit
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a slight shift in the ethnic identities associated with the Moffit surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Moffits identifying as White decreased by approximately 3.10%, falling from 91.02% to 88.20%. In contrast, there were increases in the proportions of Moffits identifying as Black (from 5.59% to 6.99%), Hispanic (from 1.42% to 2.02%), and those claiming two or more races (from 1.26% to 1.55%). The census also recorded new categories not previously listed in 2000: Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, both constituting less than 1% of Moffits.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.02% | 88.2% | -3.1% |
| Black | 5.59% | 6.99% | 25.04% |
| Hispanic | 1.42% | 2.02% | 42.25% |
| Two or More Races | 1.26% | 1.55% | 23.02% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.7% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.54% | 0% |