Explore the Family Name Mogilevsky
The meaning of Mogilevsky
Jewish (from Belarus and Ukraine): habitational name for someone from the city of Mogilev (now Mahyliow, Belarus) or Mogilev-Podolsky (now Mohyliv-Podilskyy, Ukraine).
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How common is the last name Mogilevsky in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mogilevsky saw a moderate increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 121,780 and by 2010, it had risen to rank 113,791, signifying a 6.56% change. The number of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, from 131 in 2000 to 154 in 2010, which is a 17.56% change. However, the proportion per 100,000 remained constant at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #121,780 | #113,791 | 6.56% |
| Count | 131 | 154 | 17.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mogilevsky
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mogilevsky, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that predominantly, bearers of this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. This group showed an increase, constituting 88.55% in 2000 and going up to 95.45% in 2010. In 2000, a small portion of 7.63% identified as belonging to two or more races; however, this category was not represented in the 2010 data. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.55% | 95.45% | 7.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 7.63% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |