Explore the Family Name Molski
The meaning of Molski
Polish: habitational name for someone from any of several places in Poland called Mole, named with Polish mol ‘moth’ (see Molek). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir.
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How common is the last name Molski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Molski has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Molski was the 69,636th most popular surname, however, by 2010 it had dropped to the 71,042nd position, representing a change of -2.02%. Despite the drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 263 in 2000 to 275 in 2010, an increase of 4.56%. However, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k people decreased by 10% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,636 | #71,042 | -2.02% |
| Count | 263 | 275 | 4.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Molski
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnicity associated with the surname Molski. The data indicates that Molski is predominantly a White surname. In 2000, 98.48% of Molski bearers identified as White, and this figure increased to 100% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.48% | 100% | 1.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |