Explore the Family Name Mollett
The meaning of Mollett
1. English: from the Middle English female personal names Mollot and Mollet, diminutives of Moll. 2. Altered form of French or Swiss French Mollet. Compare Mollette.
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How common is the last name Mollett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mollett showed a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mollett was ranked as the 16,571st most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 17,135th spot, representing a drop in rank by 3.4%. However, the count of individuals with this surname actually increased from 1,595 in 2000 to 1,654 in 2010, a growth of 3.7%. The proportion per 100,000 people slightly declined from 0.59 to 0.56 during the same period, marking a -5.08% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,571 | #17,135 | -3.4% |
| Count | 1,595 | 1,654 | 3.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.59 | 0.56 | -5.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mollett
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Mollett surname identified as White, with percentages declining slightly from 87.4% in 2000 to 83.07% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Black also rose modestly from 9.28% to 10.4%. A significant increase was observed in those identifying as Hispanic, with the figure rising from 1.25% in 2000 to 3.39% in 2010. Data for 2000 recorded no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, by 2010, these groups represented 1.09% and 0.79% respectively. In contrast, those identifying with two or more races decreased from 1.57% to 1.27% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.4% | 83.07% | -4.95% |
| Black | 9.28% | 10.4% | 12.07% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 3.39% | 171.2% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 1.27% | -19.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.09% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.79% | 0% |