Explore the Family Name Moone
The meaning of Moone
Irish and English: variant of Moon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Moone in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Moone has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 33,605 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had fallen to 43,811, marking a significant decline of 30.37%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased by 23.13% during this period, going from 640 to 492. The proportion of people named Moone per 100,000 population dropped from 0.24 to 0.17, a decrease of 29.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,605 | #43,811 | -30.37% |
| Count | 640 | 492 | -23.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.17 | -29.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moone
In relation to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the ethnic identity associated with the surname Moone changed somewhat over the same decade. While the White demographic remained dominant, it saw a slight decrease from 73.44% in 2000 to 68.7% in 2010. Notably, the Black demographic increased from 18.75% to 22.36%. The percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also increased slightly from 2.97% to 3.25%. However, the Hispanic demographic saw a decrease from 1.25% to 1.02%. The proportion of Moone individuals identifying with two or more races grew significantly from 1.56% to 2.64%, while the Asian/Pacific Islander group remained stable at 2.03%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.44% | 68.7% | -6.45% |
| Black | 18.75% | 22.36% | 19.25% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.97% | 3.25% | 9.43% |
| Two or More Races | 1.56% | 2.64% | 69.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.03% | 2.03% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 1.02% | -18.4% |