Explore the Family Name Moleski
The meaning of Moleski
1. Americanized form of Polish Molewski, unexplained. The surname Moleski is also found in Poland, where it is very rare. Compare Molesky. 2. Possibly also an Americanized form of Polish Molski.
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How common is the last name Moleski in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Moleski held a popularity rank of 37,043 in the year 2000 and it slipped down to 37,955 in 2010, marking a decline of 2.46%. However, the count of individuals with this surname has slightly increased from 567 in 2000 to 585 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 3.17%. The proportion per 100k people with this surname also dropped by 4.76% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,043 | #37,955 | -2.46% |
| Count | 567 | 585 | 3.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moleski
The Decennial U.S. Census data on the ethnicity associated with the surname Moleski shows that the majority of people with this surname identify as White, although this percentage decreased from 97.53% in 2000 to 95.56% in 2010. The proportion of individuals who identify as having two or more races increased by 61.32% during the same period. Additionally, there was a significant increase in the percentage of people identifying as Hispanic, up from 0.88% in 2000 to 1.88% in 2010. There were no reported changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.53% | 95.56% | -2.02% |
| Hispanic | 0.88% | 1.88% | 113.64% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 1.71% | 61.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |