Explore the Family Name Momon
The meaning of Momon
Variant of Moman, a surname of English, Dutch or German origin. It is found mainly among African Americans.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Momon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Momon" ranked 36,761st in popularity in 2000 and slipped slightly to 36,838th in 2010, reflecting a minor decline of 0.21%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 573 to 606 over the same period, a rise of 5.76%. The proportion per 100,000 population remained stable at 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,761 | #36,838 | -0.21% |
| Count | 573 | 606 | 5.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Momon
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the Momon surname identify as Black, making up 86.21% in 2000 and increasing marginally by 0.49% to 86.63% in 2010. Those identifying as White made up 8.90% in 2000 and decreased by 7.30% to 8.25% in 2010. The percentage of Momons identifying with two or more ethnicities almost doubled from 1.75% to 3.47%. Individuals identifying as Hispanic dropped significantly by 56.77%, from 1.92% to 0.83%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 86.21% | 86.63% | 0.49% |
| White | 8.9% | 8.25% | -7.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1.75% | 3.47% | 98.29% |
| Hispanic | 1.92% | 0.83% | -56.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |