Explore the Family Name Molinet
The meaning of Molinet
Catalan: topographic name from molinet ‘little mill’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Molinet in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Molinet has seen a significant increase in popularity over the last decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 75,219th most popular name in the United States, but by 2010, it had jumped to the 67,126th spot. This represents an increase of 10.76%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 239 in 2000 to 294 in 2010, a rise of 23.01%. Additionally, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 residents grew by 11.11% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,219 | #67,126 | 10.76% |
| Count | 239 | 294 | 23.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Molinet
When it comes to the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Molinet, the Decennial U.S. Census data showed interesting dynamics between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased by 12.10%, from 51.88% to 58.16%. Conversely, the proportion identifying as White decreased by 16.44%, from 44.77% to 37.41%. The Black population with this surname saw a slight dip of 18.66% over the decade. Interestingly, the 2010 census recorded that 1.70% identified as belonging to two or more races, a category which was not represented in the 2000 data. There were no changes in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 51.88% | 58.16% | 12.1% |
| White | 44.77% | 37.41% | -16.44% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.7% | 0% |
| Black | 2.09% | 1.7% | -18.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |