Explore the Family Name Moonen
The meaning of Moonen
Dutch: patronymic from Moon, a shortened pet form of the personal name Simon. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Henk, Dirk.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Moonen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Moonen has seen an increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 60,557th, but by 2010, it had moved up to 56,195th, marking a 7.2% jump in rank. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also rose from 311 in 2000 to 364 in 2010, which corresponds to a 17.04% growth. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.12 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,557 | #56,195 | 7.2% |
| Count | 311 | 364 | 17.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moonen
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people bearing the Moonen surname identify as White. From 2000 to 2010, the percentage of White individuals with this surname slightly decreased from 95.82% to 95.05%, marking a 0.80% dip. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant surge, going up from 1.61% in 2000 to 3.02% in 2010, a whopping 87.58% increase. There were no counts for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.82% | 95.05% | -0.8% |
| Hispanic | 1.61% | 3.02% | 87.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |