Explore the Family Name Mondschein
The meaning of Mondschein
1. German: topographic or habitational name referring to a house name meaning ‘moonshine’, or a nickname for someone who was bald, from the same word, Middle High German mōne, mān(d)e + schīn. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from the German word Mondschein ‘moonshine’ (see 1 above). Some characteristic forenames: Jewish German Alois, Franz.
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How common is the last name Mondschein in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data on popularity, the surname Mondschein ranked 64,385 in 2000 and slightly declined to 65,244 in 2010, showing a decrease of 1.33%. The count, however, saw an increase from 289 in 2000 to 304 in 2010, marking an increase of 5.19%. The proportion per 100,000 people also showed a slight decline, falling from 0.11 to 0.10, a drop of 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,385 | #65,244 | -1.33% |
| Count | 289 | 304 | 5.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mondschein
In terms of ethnicity according to the same Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Mondschein surname identified as White, accounting for 96.89% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 96.38% by 2010. There was no representation of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Notably, there was a new appearance of the Hispanic ethnic identity in 2010, accounting for 1.64% of individuals with the Mondschein last name.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.89% | 96.38% | -0.53% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.64% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |