Explore the Family Name Moomaw
The meaning of Moomaw
Variant of Mumaw, a surname of German origin. Compare Moomau. It is found mainly in VA and OH.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Moomaw in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Moomaw was ranked as the 26,056th most popular in the year 2000 and saw a slight decrease in rank to 26,630 by 2010. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals bearing the Moomaw surname increased from 884 in 2000 to 915 in 2010, indicating a 3.51% growth rate over the decade. However, when proportioned per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the Moomaw surname decreased by 6.06%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,056 | #26,630 | -2.2% |
| Count | 884 | 915 | 3.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.31 | -6.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moomaw
In terms of ethnic identity, Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Moomaw surname identified as White, accounting for 91.29% in 2000 and 91.15% in 2010. Other reported ethnicities include those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native which saw a notable decline from 4.98% in 2000 to 3.83% in 2010. Those reporting two or more ethnic identities also slightly decreased from 1.70% to 1.64%. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in the percentage of Moomaws identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.36% in 2000 to 2.40% in 2010. There were no reported instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnic groups in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.29% | 91.15% | -0.15% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.98% | 3.83% | -23.09% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 2.4% | 76.47% |
| Two or More Races | 1.7% | 1.64% | -3.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |