Explore the Family Name Moix
The meaning of Moix
1. Swiss French: unexplained. In Switzerland it is found mainly in the Valais Canton. 2. Catalan: nickname from moix with various possible meanings, including ‘cat’, ‘drunk’, and ‘lame’.
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How common is the last name Moix in the United States?
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the popularity of the surname Moix increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 66,274th most popular, while by 2010, it had risen slightly to 64,388th. The number of people bearing this surname also grew from 279 in 2000 to 309 in 2010, a 10.75 percent increase. However, the proportion of people named Moix per 100,000 of the population remained stable at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,274 | #64,388 | 2.85% |
| Count | 279 | 309 | 10.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moix
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the surname Moix identify as White, constituting 92.83 percent in 2000 and 91.26 percent in 2010. The second largest ethnic identity associated with the name is Hispanic, growing significantly from 2.15 percent in 2000 to 4.53 percent in 2010. A small percentage identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000 but this group was not represented in 2010. There was a new emergence of individuals of two or more races in 2010 accounting for 3.24 percent. No individuals with this surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.83% | 91.26% | -1.69% |
| Hispanic | 2.15% | 4.53% | 110.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.24% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.51% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |