Explore the Family Name Mol
The meaning of Mol
1. Dutch and Flemish: nickname from Middle Dutch mol ‘mole’, perhaps for a very short-sighted or blind person, or someone with dark hair, or a topographic or habitational name referring to a house distinguished by the sign of a mole. 2. Shortened form of Flemish and Dutch Van Mol. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Adrianus, Cornelis, Hendrick, Pieter.
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How common is the last name Mol in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mol has seen a significant rise from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Mol was ranked 33,169th in terms of prevalence, but by 2010 it had climbed to the 31,824th spot, marking an improvement of 4.05%. The total count of individuals with the Mol surname also increased from 650 to 725 during this decade, signifying an 11.54% growth. The proportion of Mols per 100k people in the population also rose by 4.17%, reflecting the growing popularity of this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,169 | #31,824 | 4.05% |
| Count | 650 | 725 | 11.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.25 | 4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mol
When looking at the ethnicity associated with the surname Mol, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some interesting trends between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Mols identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander grew by 17.75%, while those claiming Hispanic heritage saw a dramatic increase of 157.72%. However, the proportion of Mols of mixed ethnicities dropped sharply by almost 86%. The overwhelming majority of Mols identified as White, with a slight increase of 0.38% over the decade. Interestingly, there was no record of Mols identifying as Black or American Indian/Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, nearly 1% identified as Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.15% | 86.48% | 0.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.38% | 8.69% | 17.75% |
| Hispanic | 1.23% | 3.17% | 157.72% |
| Black | 0% | 0.97% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.92% | 0.69% | -85.98% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |