Explore the Family Name Moomey
The meaning of Moomey
Probably a variant of Mummey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Moomey in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Moomey shifted slightly in the decade between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Moomey was ranked as the 29,840th most common surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 31,412th spot, a decrease of 5.27%. The actual count of individuals with the surname also saw a minor reduction from 743 in 2000 down to 737 in 2010, indicating a decline of approximately 0.81%. The proportion per 100k people also decreased by 10.71%, moving from 0.28 in 2000 to 0.25 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,840 | #31,412 | -5.27% |
| Count | 743 | 737 | -0.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.25 | -10.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moomey
Regarding the ethnicity of those bearing the Moomey surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identify as White, with this group witnessing a slight increase from 92.73% in 2000 to 94.71% in 2010. Those who identified with two or more ethnic identities decreased marginally from 2.15% to 2.04%. The percentage of Moomeys identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native both saw significant reductions, dropping by 45.51% and 45.27% respectively. Notably, there were no individuals with the Moomey surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.73% | 94.71% | 2.14% |
| Two or More Races | 2.15% | 2.04% | -5.12% |
| Hispanic | 3.23% | 1.76% | -45.51% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.48% | 0.81% | -45.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |