Explore the Family Name Moosbrugger
The meaning of Moosbrugger
South German: variant of Mosbrucker. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Moosbrugger in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Moosbrugger has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 68,172, but by 2010 it had dropped down the list to rank 72,105, showing a 5.77% decrease in popularity. The actual count of individuals bearing the surname remained steady during this period at 270, signifying that there was no significant change in the number of people with this surname in the United States. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people also decreased by 10% from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,172 | #72,105 | -5.77% |
| Count | 270 | 270 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moosbrugger
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Moosbrugger, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most individuals with this surname identify as White. In 2000, an overwhelming 96.30% of individuals with the Moosbrugger surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 95.56% by 2010. Interestingly, there was a small emergence of Hispanic identity within this surname group, rising from 0% in 2000 to 2.96% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased entirely from 2.22% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.3% | 95.56% | -0.77% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.96% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.22% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |