Explore the Family Name Molyneaux
The meaning of Molyneaux
English and Irish (of Norman origin): variant of Molyneux. Compare Mallonee.
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How common is the last name Molyneaux in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Molyneaux has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 26,191st most popular surname in the United States, with 878 individuals bearing it. By 2010, its rank improved to 25,659 with an increase of 2.03% while the count increased by 9.45% to 961 individuals. The proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.33.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,191 | #25,659 | 2.03% |
| Count | 878 | 961 | 9.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Molyneaux
The ethnic identity associated with the Molyneaux surname also showed some shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of Molyneaux were identified as White (85.08%), followed by Black (9.57%) and Hispanic (3.87%). By 2010, though the majority still identified as White (80.75%), there was a decrease of -5.09%. There was also an increase in those identifying as Two or more races (from 0.68% to 1.87%, a change of 175.00%) and Hispanic (from 3.87% to 5.83%, a change of 50.65%). The percentage of Black slightly increased to 9.99%. No Molyneaux identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.08% | 80.75% | -5.09% |
| Black | 9.57% | 9.99% | 4.39% |
| Hispanic | 3.87% | 5.83% | 50.65% |
| Two or More Races | 0.68% | 1.87% | 175% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |