Explore the Family Name Moos
The meaning of Moos
1. German, Dutch, and Danish: topographic name for someone who lived by a peat bog, Middle High German mos, Middle Dutch mose. 2. Dutch and Flemish: variant of Maas.
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How common is the last name Moos in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Moos' displayed a change in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 14,671 and this rank dropped to 15,955 by 2010, showing a decline of 8.75%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 1,858 to 1,821 during the same period, presenting a -1.99% change. Moreover, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 saw a decrease of 10.14%, moving from 0.69 in the year 2000 to 0.62 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,671 | #15,955 | -8.75% |
| Count | 1,858 | 1,821 | -1.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.69 | 0.62 | -10.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moos
The Decennial U.S. Census data regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Moos' shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as White made up the majority at 95.64% in 2000, dropping slightly to 93.79% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic comprised 1.45% in 2000, but this increased to 2.58% in 2010. Similarly, those reporting two or more ethnicities grew from 0.81% to 1.43%. However, those identifying as Black decreased from 1.45% to 1.10%. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.64% | 93.79% | -1.93% |
| Hispanic | 1.45% | 2.58% | 77.93% |
| Two or More Races | 0.81% | 1.43% | 76.54% |
| Black | 1.45% | 1.1% | -24.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |