Explore the Family Name Molzahn
The meaning of Molzahn
German: habitational name from Moltzahn in Pomerania or Molzahn in Mecklenburg. Compare Malzahn.
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How common is the last name Molzahn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Molzahn saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 45,651st most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to 46,037th place, marking a decline of 0.85%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased during this period, from 441 to 463, indicating a growth of approximately 4.99%. The proportion of people named Molzahn per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,651 | #46,037 | -0.85% |
| Count | 441 | 463 | 4.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Molzahn
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Molzahn has seen some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both years, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, though there was a slight decrease in this group from 96.83% to 94.60%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, going from 1.13% in 2000 to 1.94% in 2010, representing a change of 71.68%. Interestingly, there were also individuals in 2010 who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, which was not recorded in 2000. No Molzahns identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year, nor did any report having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.83% | 94.6% | -2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.38% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.13% | 1.94% | 71.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |