Explore the Family Name Moist
The meaning of Moist
English (Devon): variant of Moyse 2, with excrescent -t.
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How common is the last name Moist in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Moist' has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 'Moist' was ranked as the 45,403rd most popular surname in the United States but dropped to the 48,628th position by 2010, marking a 7.1% decrease. The total count of individuals with this surname also declined from 444 in 2000 to 434 in 2010, representing a drop of 2.25%. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 6.25%, from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,403 | #48,628 | -7.1% |
| Count | 444 | 434 | -2.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moist
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Moist', there are some noticeable changes between 2000 and 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 98.2% of those with the surname identified as White, but this percentage decreased slightly to 96.08% in 2010. Interestingly, while no individuals with the surname identified as Hispanic in 2000, this group made up 2.07% of the 'Moist' population by 2010. The census data recorded no change for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.2% | 96.08% | -2.16% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.07% | 0% |
| 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% |