Explore the Family Name Moo
The meaning of Moo
1. Chinese: variant of Mu. 2. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 巫, possibly based on its Hakka pronunciation, see Wu 4. 3. Burmese (Karen): variant of Mu 9. 4. Amerindian (Mexico): Mayan name, a cognate of Mo. 5. Galician: from an old form of mo ‘millstone’, a topographic name referring to a large stone. 6. Norwegian: variant of Moe.
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How common is the last name Moo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Moo has notably increased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Moo was ranked 58,999th in popularity, but by 2010 it had dramatically risen to rank 16,064th. This change represented a 72.77% increase. The actual count of individuals with this surname also saw a significant surge, growing from 321 in 2000 to 1,803 in 2010, marking an impressive 461.68% growth rate. This brought the proportion per 100,000 people from just 0.12 in 2000 to 0.61 in 2010, a remarkable increase of 408.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,999 | #16,064 | 72.77% |
| Count | 321 | 1,803 | 461.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.61 | 408.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moo
Regarding ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there were substantial shifts between 2000 and 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander group recorded the highest increase, seeing their representation among those named Moo climb from 33.33% to 78.54%, a 135.64% rise. However, other ethnic identities experienced declines. The proportions of those identifying as two or more races fell slightly from 3.74% to 2.83%, a decrease of 24.33%. White Moo bearers dropped significantly from 20.56% to 5.32%, a decline of 74.12%. Similarly, Hispanic bearers of the Moo surname fell from 35.83% to 11.65%, decreasing by 67.49%. Black Moo bearers also decreased from 4.98% to 1.39%, a 72.09% reduction. Lastly, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw the largest decrease, falling from 1.56% to 0.28%, a significant drop of 82.05%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 33.33% | 78.54% | 135.64% |
| Hispanic | 35.83% | 11.65% | -67.49% |
| White | 20.56% | 5.32% | -74.12% |
| Two or More Races | 3.74% | 2.83% | -24.33% |
| Black | 4.98% | 1.39% | -72.09% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.56% | 0.28% | -82.05% |