Explore the Family Name Molis
The meaning of Molis
Lithuanian: occupational name from molius ‘brickmaker’ or molis ‘clay’, also used in a transferred senses as a nickname for a dirty person. This surname is also found in Poland.
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How common is the last name Molis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Molis has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 64,934 in popularity with a count of 286, equating to a proportion of 0.11 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 78,040, and the count decreased to 245, resulting in a lower proportion of 0.08 per 100,000. These shifts reflect a change of -20.18 in rank and -14.34 in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #78,040 | -20.18% |
| Count | 286 | 245 | -14.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.08 | -27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Molis
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Molis surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased from 84.62% in 2000 to 80.41% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased from 14.69% to 17.96% over the same period. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.62% | 80.41% | -4.98% |
| Hispanic | 14.69% | 17.96% | 22.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |