Explore the Family Name Moldovan
The meaning of Moldovan
Romanian, Ukrainian, and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): ethnic name, from moldovan, a regional variant of moldovean ‘Moldavian’, denoting someone from Moldova (Moldavia), the eastern region of Romania between the Carpathians and the Prut river, or from the republic of Moldova (Moldavia), part of the historical Romanian region of Moldova. Some characteristic forenames: Romanian Petru, Gheorghe, Alexandru, Costel, Dorel, Dumitru, Floare, Iacob, Mihai, Nicolae, Sorin, Vasile.
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How common is the last name Moldovan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Moldovan has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname ranked 22,143 in popularity and was held by 1,089 individuals. By 2010, it had risen to a rank of 19,763 and increased to 1,362 individuals bearing the name. This represents a 10.75% change in rank and a 25.07% increase in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,143 | #19,763 | 10.75% |
| Count | 1,089 | 1,362 | 25.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.46 | 15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moldovan
The ethnicity table from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Moldovan identify as White, with 96.42% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 96.04% in 2010. The second most common ethnic identity is Hispanic, which saw a significant increase from 0.92% in 2000 to 2.06% in 2010. The number of people identifying as two or more races decreased during this period, from 2.20% to 1.25%. There were also small percentages of individuals who identified as Black in 2010, while no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.42% | 96.04% | -0.39% |
| Hispanic | 0.92% | 2.06% | 123.91% |
| Two or More Races | 2.2% | 1.25% | -43.18% |
| Black | 0% | 0.37% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |