Explore the Family Name Molz
The meaning of Molz
German: 1. habitational name from any of the places called Molzen. 2. nickname from Middle High German malz ‘smooth, soft, limp’. 3. metonymic occupational name for a maltster from Middle High German malz ‘malt’. Compare Moltz. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto.
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How common is the last name Molz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Molz decreased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 58,257th most popular surname, but it dropped to the 64,388th position by 2010, a change of around -10.52%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also declined during this period, with a count of 326 in 2000 falling to 309 in 2010, representing a decrease of approximately -5.21%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Molz per 100,000 decreased by about -16.67%, moving from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,257 | #64,388 | -10.52% |
| Count | 326 | 309 | -5.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Molz
In terms of ethnicity, the census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Molz identified as White—an estimated 93.87% in 2000 and 94.50% in 2010. There was a notable increase in the percentage identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander, from 1.84% in 2000 to 3.24% in 2010, a significant change of 76.09%. However, those who identified with two or more ethnicities and Hispanic both decreased to 0% in 2010 from 1.53% and 2.76% respectively in 2000. No individuals with the surname Molz identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.87% | 94.5% | 0.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.84% | 3.24% | 76.09% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.76% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |