Explore the Family Name Moga
The meaning of Moga
Romanian (Transylvania and Moldavia): from a short form of the descriptive nickname Mogoş, which is from Hungarian magas ‘big, tall’. Some characteristic forenames: Romanian Aurel, Vasile, Mihai, Mircea, Niculae, Viorel.
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How common is the last name Moga in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Moga has increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Moga ranked 37,688th in popularity, but by 2010 it moved up to 35,622nd, a growth of approximately 5.48 percent. The number of people bearing this surname also saw an increase from 555 to 631, marking a 13.69 percent rise during the same period. However, the proportion per 100,000 people with the Moga surname remained unchanged at 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,688 | #35,622 | 5.48% |
| Count | 555 | 631 | 13.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moga
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Moga identify as White, with the percentage slightly increasing from 88.65 in 2000 to 88.75 in 2010. The Hispanic representation within the Moga surname holders saw a significant increase, rising from 3.60 percent in 2000 to 4.12 percent in 2010. Interestingly, there was a noticeable emergence of individuals identifying as Black, which wasn't recorded in 2000 but made up 3.80 percent in 2010. The data for those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased slightly, while the category for two or more races dropped completely. There were no recorded instances of American Indian and Alaskan Native identity among individuals with this surname in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.65% | 88.75% | 0.11% |
| Hispanic | 3.6% | 4.12% | 14.44% |
| Black | 0% | 3.8% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.62% | 1.58% | -2.47% |
| Two or More Races | 4.68% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |