Explore the Family Name Moment
The meaning of Moment
English (Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire): variant of Mawman, with excrescent -t and re-spelt through folk etymology as though identical with the word moment. Mawman is probably an occupational name from an unrecorded Middle English Mawman ‘servant of Maw’ (a pet form of Matthew, see Maw).
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How common is the last name Moment in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Moment" has shown a rising popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 39,885 with a count of 518 bearers. By 2010, both the rank and count had increased, standing at 36,477 and 613 respectively. This represents an 8.54 percent improvement in ranking and an 18.34 percent increase in the number of individuals with this surname. The proportion per 100,000 also grew by 10.53 percent, from 0.19 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,885 | #36,477 | 8.54% |
| Count | 518 | 613 | 18.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.21 | 10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moment
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates varying changes among different ethnic groups carrying the surname "Moment". Between 2000 and 2010, there was a notable increase in the surname's occurrence among Asians/Pacific Islanders and those identifying as two or more races. Interestingly, the surname registered for the first time amongst Asians/Pacific Islanders in 2010, with a 1.79 percent representation. There was also a 100 percent increase among those of mixed race, moving from 2.12 percent to 4.24 percent. Despite a slight decrease in the percentage of Moment bearers who identify as White (from 9.85 percent to 8.32 percent) and Black (from 85.91 percent to 83.52 percent), these groups still hold the highest proportion. The count remained static for American Indian and Alaskan Natives. Similarly, the Hispanic representation grew by 37.66 percent, increasing from 1.54 percent to 2.12 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 85.91% | 83.52% | -2.78% |
| White | 9.85% | 8.32% | -15.53% |
| Two or More Races | 2.12% | 4.24% | 100% |
| Hispanic | 1.54% | 2.12% | 37.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |