Explore the Family Name Molaison
The meaning of Molaison
Altered form of French Moulaison, unexplained. The surname Moulaison is no longer found in France. Some characteristic forenames: French Antoine, Gillis, Jacques, Ulysse.
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How common is the last name Molaison in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Molaison has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Molaison ranked as the 51,809th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had fallen to the 54,752nd position, a drop of roughly 5.68%. The number of people holding this surname also saw a minimal decrease, with the count falling from 377 individuals in 2000 to 376 in 2010, indicating a decline of 0.27%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 population fell by 7.14%, going from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,809 | #54,752 | -5.68% |
| Count | 377 | 376 | -0.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Molaison
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that there were no significant changes between 2000 and 2010 for those with the Molaison surname. In 2000, roughly 96.29% of those bearing the Molaison surname identified as White, dropping slightly to 94.95% in 2010 - a decrease of 1.39%. Additionally, there were negligible or zero changes in the percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a new development in the 2010 data, where 3.46% of individuals with the Molaison surname identified as Hispanic, a category that previously recorded no individuals in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.29% | 94.95% | -1.39% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.46% | 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% |