Explore the Family Name Moman
The meaning of Moman
1. Altered form of Moorman, a surname of English, Dutch or German origin. The surname Moman is also established among African Americans. Compare Momon. 2. Possibly also an Americaned form of German Momann, of unknown etymology, or of some other similar (like-sounding) German surname. The surname Momann is very rare in Germany.
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How common is the last name Moman in the United States?
The surname Moman was ranked 31,271 in popularity in the year 2000 and dropped slightly to a rank of 32,710 in 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The total count of individuals with this surname remained relatively stable during this period, increasing by a marginal 0.14%, from 701 in 2000 to 702 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people named Moman per 100k population decreased by 7.69% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,271 | #32,710 | -4.6% |
| Count | 701 | 702 | 0.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.24 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moman
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data showed changes between 2000 and 2010. There was an increase in the percentage of Momans who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races, rising by 99.36% and 250.00% respectively. Those identifying as White made up the largest group but decreased by 6.33%. Hispanic representation also fell by 33.33%. The number of Black individuals with the Moman surname slightly declined by 3.69%. Meanwhile, those who identify as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw an increase of 56.50%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.49% | 53.85% | -6.33% |
| Black | 36.09% | 34.76% | -3.69% |
| Two or More Races | 1.14% | 3.99% | 250% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.57% | 3.13% | 99.36% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2% | 3.13% | 56.5% |
| Hispanic | 1.71% | 1.14% | -33.33% |