Explore the Family Name Molenda
The meaning of Molenda
Polish: variant of Molęda, an occupational name for a miller, from a derivative of Latin molendinator. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Janina, Grzegorz, Tadeusz.
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How common is the last name Molenda in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Molenda saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 28,433rd most common surname in the United States, while by 2010, it had slipped to 29,878th. The total number of individuals with this surname also slightly declined from 790 in 2000 to 786 in 2010. This represents a minor drop of 0.51% over the decade. The proportion of people named Molenda per 100,000 population decreased by 6.9%, moving from 0.29 to 0.27.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,433 | #29,878 | -5.08% |
| Count | 790 | 786 | -0.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.27 | -6.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Molenda
When looking at the ethnicity of those bearing the surname Molenda, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a small decrease from 97.97% to 95.17% over the decade. There was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.52% in 2000 to 3.56% in 2010. A new category emerged in 2010, with 0.76% of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander. There were no changes for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with these groups remaining at 0.00%. Also, no individuals reported belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.97% | 95.17% | -2.86% |
| Hispanic | 1.52% | 3.56% | 134.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.76% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |