Explore the Family Name Moisan
The meaning of Moisan
Breton: from the Old French oblique case of the personal name Moïse, a French form of Moses. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Andre, Jean Louis, Ludger, Maxime, Pierre, Rolande.
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How common is the last name Moisan in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Moisan decreased between 2000 and 2010. Its rank fell from 36,761 in 2000 to 40,494 in 2010, a decline of approximately 10.15%. The count or number of individuals with this surname also dropped by around 5.76%, from 573 people in 2000 to 540 in 2010. This decrease is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which dipped from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010, marking a decline of about 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,761 | #40,494 | -10.15% |
| Count | 573 | 540 | -5.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.18 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moisan
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Moisan identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 95.81% to 94.81% over this period. There was no recorded change in the number of Moisans identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this time. However, the percentage of Moisans identifying as Hispanic showed a notable increase of 23.92%, rising from 2.09% in 2000 to 2.59% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.81% | 94.81% | -1.04% |
| Hispanic | 2.09% | 2.59% | 23.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |