Explore the Family Name Mofield
The meaning of Mofield
Perhaps an altered form of Scottish and northern Irish Moffatt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mofield in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mofield has increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mofield was ranked 43,377th in popularity amongst U.S. surnames but by 2010 it had risen to 36,838th place, signifying a positive change of 15.07%. The number of individuals bearing the Mofield name also saw an uptick during this time period, with the count growing from 469 in 2000 to 606 in 2010, marking a surge of 29.21%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,377 | #36,838 | 15.07% |
| Count | 469 | 606 | 29.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.21 | 23.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mofield
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mofield, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, it's worth noting that there was a shift between 2000 and 2010. The majority of Mofields identified as White, with a proportion of 94.88% in 2000 dropping slightly to 90.76% in 2010. There was no record of people with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. However, an increase was noted in those identifying as Black (from 2.35% to 4.29%) and Hispanic (1.71% to 1.98%). A new ethnic category also appeared in 2010, with 1.32% of Mofields reporting they belonged to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.88% | 90.76% | -4.34% |
| Black | 2.35% | 4.29% | 82.55% |
| Hispanic | 1.71% | 1.98% | 15.79% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.32% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |