Explore the Family Name Molle
The meaning of Molle
1. French: topographic name from a diminutive of mol, mou ‘soft’, denoting boggy ground. 2. French (southern): variant of Mole ‘knife grinder’. 3. German and English: variant of Moll. 4. North German: metonymic occupational name for a maker of wooden bowls, from Middle Low German molde ‘bowl, trough, tub’ (from Latin mulctra ‘milking tub’). 5. Dutch: variant of Mol. 6. Germanized or Americanized form of Slovenian Mole. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Cecile, Emile, Jacques, Sylvain.
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How common is the last name Molle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Molle has seen a decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 30,264 and dropped to 33,810 in 2010, marking an 11.72% decline. The count of individuals bearing this surname also reduced from 730 in 2000 to 673 in 2010, reflecting a 7.81% drop. Similarly, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people decreased by 14.81%, shifting from 0.27 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,264 | #33,810 | -11.72% |
| Count | 730 | 673 | -7.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.23 | -14.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Molle
When examining the ethnicity associated with the surname Molle, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority identify as White. In 2000, 93.70% of individuals with this surname identified as White, which increased slightly to 94.65% in 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander representation fell by 15.45%, while those identifying as two or more races saw a negligible decrease of 0.61%. The most significant change was seen in those identifying as Hispanic, which dropped dramatically from 3.15% in 2000 to 1.34% in 2010, representing a 57.46% decrease. There were no reported changes for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native identities during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.7% | 94.65% | 1.01% |
| Two or More Races | 1.64% | 1.63% | -0.61% |
| Hispanic | 3.15% | 1.34% | -57.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.23% | 1.04% | -15.45% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |