Explore the Family Name Molpus
The meaning of Molpus
Scottish and English: variant of Malpass.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Molpus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Molpus saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 99,214 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had slid to 101,737, a change of -2.54%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 169 to 177 during the same period, showing a growth of 4.73%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #99,214 | #101,737 | -2.54% |
| Count | 169 | 177 | 4.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Molpus
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Molpus remained largely consistent from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. During both census years, the overwhelming majority of people with the surname Molpus identified as White, making up 96.45% in 2000 and dropping slightly to 96.05% in 2010. The next most common ethnicity was Hispanic, which saw a significant increase from 2.96% to 3.39% over the decade. There were no recorded instances of people with the surname Molpus identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.45% | 96.05% | -0.41% |
| Hispanic | 2.96% | 3.39% | 14.53% |
| 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% |