Explore the Family Name Moisa
The meaning of Moisa
Romanian and Jewish (from Romania): from the male personal name Moisa, a Romanian colloquial form of Moise (see Moses).
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How common is the last name Moisa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Moisa' saw a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 64,934th in frequency, but the count increased by approximately 17.48%, lifting its rank to 60,045 by 2010. Despite this increase, the proportion of individuals with the Moisa surname per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #60,045 | 7.53% |
| Count | 286 | 336 | 17.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moisa
When analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Moisa', there are some noticeable trends over the decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 59.44% of the individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic, decreasing slightly to 55.65% by 2010. Those identifying as White increased from 34.97% in 2000 to 39.88% in 2010. A small percentage (2.68%) appeared in 2010 that identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, which was not present in the 2000 data. The category for two or more races showed a decrease, going from 2.80% in 2000 down to zero in 2010. No individuals with the Moisa surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 59.44% | 55.65% | -6.38% |
| White | 34.97% | 39.88% | 14.04% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.8% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |