Explore the Family Name Mooers
The meaning of Mooers
1. English: variant of Moores. This rare form of the name was once current from the 16th century onward in a number of English counties (especially Cheshire) but seems now to have died out. 2. Possibly also an altered form of Dutch Moers or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname. History: Edmund Mooers from England arrived in Boston, MA, in 1638 on the ship Confidence.
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How common is the last name Mooers in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mooers has seen a slight increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 24,969th most popular, and by 2010, it had improved slightly to 24,961st, a change of 0.03 percent. The count of individuals with the surname also rose during this period, from 934 to 996, marking a 6.64 percent increase. However, the proportion of people named Mooers per 100,000 dropped by 2.86 percent from 0.35 to 0.34.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,969 | #24,961 | 0.03% |
| Count | 934 | 996 | 6.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.34 | -2.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mooers
On the subject of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes for those bearing the surname Mooers between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 96.68 percent of Mooers identified as White, which decreased to 94.18 percent by 2010. The percentage identifying as having Two or more races saw a significant rise from 0.75 percent to 1.91 percent. There was also a minor increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.82 percent to 2.31 percent. Although there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in 2000, by 2010 the number of Asian/Pacific Islander fell to zero while the number of Black stayed constant. Interestingly, there was a new group added to the mix in 2010, with 1.10 percent identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.68% | 94.18% | -2.59% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% | 2.31% | 26.92% |
| Two or More Races | 0.75% | 1.91% | 154.67% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.54% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |