Explore the Family Name Molden
The meaning of Molden
English: 1. metronymic from the Middle English female personal name Mold, a form of Maud, with the characteristically West Midland genitival suffix -en. 2. variant of Moulton.
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How common is the last name Molden in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Molden' significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 15,815, but by 2010 it had risen to the 15,005th place - a 5.12% increase. The frequency of this surname also saw a substantial rise during this period. In 2000, there were 1,690 individuals with the surname, but this number jumped to 1,968 by 2010, marking a significant 16.45% surge. The proportion of people with the surname 'Molden' per 100k also increased by 6.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,815 | #15,005 | 5.12% |
| Count | 1,690 | 1,968 | 16.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.63 | 0.67 | 6.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Molden
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Molden' experienced some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority remained predominantly White, although there was a slight decrease from 55.68% to 53.66%. The percentage of Black individuals with this surname remained almost stable with a tiny decrease from 39.94% to 39.53%. The most significant change was seen in those identifying as Two or more races, which doubled from 1.83% to 3.66%. There was also a considerable rise among Hispanic individuals, increasing from 1.36% to 2.49%. However, there was a notable decrease in those of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities, dropping by 46.75% and 39.02% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.68% | 53.66% | -3.63% |
| Black | 39.94% | 39.53% | -1.03% |
| Two or More Races | 1.83% | 3.66% | 100% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 2.49% | 83.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.77% | 0.41% | -46.75% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.41% | 0.25% | -39.02% |