Explore the Family Name Moley
The meaning of Moley
Irish: variant of Molloy.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Moley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Moley has seen a decrease in popularity over time. In 2000, the surname was ranked 61,376th but dropped to 73,666th in 2010, marking a decline of 20.02%. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased from 306 in 2000 to 263 in 2010, representing a decrease of 14.05%. Moreover, the proportion of people named Moley per 100,000 people fell by 18.18% from 0.11 to 0.09 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,376 | #73,666 | -20.02% |
| Count | 306 | 263 | -14.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moley
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that most people with the surname Moley identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 92.81% in 2000 to 91.25% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic showed a significant increase, rising by 49.34% from 2.29% to 3.42%. Similarly, those identifying as Black also increased from 3.92% to 4.56%, an increase of 16.33%. However, there were no changes among those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, nor among those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.81% | 91.25% | -1.68% |
| Black | 3.92% | 4.56% | 16.33% |
| Hispanic | 2.29% | 3.42% | 49.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |