Explore the Family Name Molett
The meaning of Molett
English: altered form of Mollett.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Molett in the United States?
According to the data compiled from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Molett saw a rise between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 58,397th most common surname, while in 2010 it had climbed up to the 55,505th position, marking an increase of 4.95%. The total count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, going from 325 people in 2000 to 370 in 2010, which represents a growth of 13.85%. Furthermore, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population grew by 8.33%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,397 | #55,505 | 4.95% |
| Count | 325 | 370 | 13.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Molett
Looking at the ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals bearing the surname Molett identified as Black, although this percentage decreased slightly from 74.46% in 2000 to 70% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as White saw a slight increase, moving from 18.46% in 2000 to 20% in 2010. There was also a notable increase in the representation of those identifying with two or more races, growing by 53.93% to reach 5.68% in 2010. The Hispanic representation also increased, rising from 2.77% in 2000 to 3.51% in 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 74.46% | 70% | -5.99% |
| White | 18.46% | 20% | 8.34% |
| Two or More Races | 3.69% | 5.68% | 53.93% |
| Hispanic | 2.77% | 3.51% | 26.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |