Explore the Family Name Moitoso
The meaning of Moitoso
Portuguese: topographic name from a derivative of moita ‘thicket’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Moitoso in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Moitoso has seen a steady increase in popularity within the United States. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 70,273 but by 2010, it had climbed to rank 66,164, marking a positive change of 5.85%. The count of individuals carrying the Moitoso surname also increased from 260 in 2000 to 299 in 2010, a growth rate of 15%. Despite these increases, the proportion of the population with the Moitoso surname remained consistent at 0.1 per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,273 | #66,164 | 5.85% |
| Count | 260 | 299 | 15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moitoso
When considering ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census paints an interesting picture. For the Moitoso surname, the majority of bearers identify as White, at 94.62% in 2000 and increasing further to 96.66% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Hispanic slightly fell from 2.69% in 2000 to 2.34% in 2010. The percentage of individuals with the Moitoso surname identifying as two or more races dropped completely from 2.69% in 2000 to zero in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.62% | 96.66% | 2.16% |
| Hispanic | 2.69% | 2.34% | -13.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.69% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |