Explore the Family Name Molin
The meaning of Molin
1. Swedish: ornamental or topographic name from mo ‘sandy heath’ + the suffix -lin, derived from Latin -(l)inius ‘relating to’, or from the root of Latin molinarius ‘miller’ or mola ‘mill’ + the suffix -in, derived from Latin -inius ‘relating to’. 2. Italian (Veneto): variant of Molino. 3. French and English (of Norman or Huguenot origin): topographic name from Old French molin ‘mill’. 4. English (of Norman origin): habitational name from a place in France named from Anglo-Norman French molin ‘mill’ such as such as Moulin-sur-Orne (Normandy). 5. English: variant of Mulling. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Lars, Gunard, Jarl, Nils. French Moliere, Pascale, Victoire.
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How common is the last name Molin in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Molin has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Molin was ranked as the 28,548th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to rank 29,947 - a change of -4.9%. The count of individuals bearing the Molin surname also fell slightly during this period, from 786 in 2000 to 784 in 2010, marking a decrease of -0.25%. The proportion per 100k individuals also reduced by -6.9% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,548 | #29,947 | -4.9% |
| Count | 786 | 784 | -0.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.27 | -6.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Molin
The same Decennial U.S. Census data reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Molin between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as White remain the majority, at 78.88% in 2000 and 78.19% in 2010, though this represents a slight decrease of -0.87%. Those identifying as Hispanic or Asian/Pacific Islander saw increases of 13.33% and 16.99% respectively. However, these groups still make up relatively small proportions of individuals with the surname. Individuals identifying as Black held steady at just under 12%, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native or Two or more races remained at 0.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.88% | 78.19% | -0.87% |
| Black | 11.96% | 11.99% | 0.25% |
| Hispanic | 5.85% | 6.63% | 13.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.53% | 1.79% | 16.99% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |