Explore the Family Name Molitoris
The meaning of Molitoris
Patronymic from the genitive case of Latin Molitor.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Molitoris in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Molitoris saw a minor increase in frequency between 2000 and 2010, though its overall popularity rank slightly decreased. In the year 2000, there were 367 individuals with the surname Molitoris, placing it at rank 52,935 in terms of popularity. By 2010, although the count had increased to 385, the surname's rank dropped to 53,667. This represents a 4.9% increase in count but a 1.38% decrease in rank. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k people also fell by 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,935 | #53,667 | -1.38% |
| Count | 367 | 385 | 4.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Molitoris
In terms of ethnicity, the Molitoris surname is overwhelmingly associated with individuals identifying as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 98.37% of those with the Molitoris surname identified as White. This figure slightly decreased to 97.40% in 2010. There was a small percentage (1.36%) of individuals with this surname who identified with two or more races in 2000, however, by 2010, this number dropped to zero. No individuals with the Molitoris surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.37% | 97.4% | -0.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |