Explore the Family Name Moog
The meaning of Moog
1. German and Dutch (of German origin): nickname for someone who was related to an important local personality, from Middle High German māc, māge ‘relative’. Compare Maag. 2. Perhaps an Americanized form of Dutch Van Mook (see Mook).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Moog in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Moog has seen some changes in popularity over the years. In 2000, Moog was ranked 33,142nd in terms of popularity and had a count of 651 individuals. By 2010, the rank dropped slightly to 34,618th, but the count of individuals with this surname increased marginally to 653. This represents a slight decrease of approximately 4.45% in popularity rank, but a 0.31% increase in the number of people bearing the surname Moog.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,142 | #34,618 | -4.45% |
| Count | 651 | 653 | 0.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.22 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moog
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Moog, we see some shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 1.69% in 2000 to 2.91% in 2010, marking a 72.19% increase. The proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic also saw a rise from 1.84% in 2000 to 2.14% in 2010. However, the percentage of people identifying as white decreased slightly from 95.24% to 94.03%. Data for individuals identifying as black or American Indian and Alaskan Native was suppressed in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.24% | 94.03% | -1.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.69% | 2.91% | 72.19% |
| Hispanic | 1.84% | 2.14% | 16.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.92% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |