Explore the Family Name Moosman
The meaning of Moosman
Americanized form of German Moosmann: variant of Moos 1 with the addition of Middle High German man ‘man’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Moosman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Moosman" has slightly declined over the course of a decade, moving from rank 42,912 in 2000 to 43,584 in 2010, marking a change of -1.57%. However, despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the surname increased by 4.21%, growing from 475 in 2000 to 495 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a slight reduction of 5.56%, dropping from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,912 | #43,584 | -1.57% |
| Count | 475 | 495 | 4.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moosman
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes in the makeup of those carrying the Moosman surname between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, nearly all (97.05%) identified as White. However, this percentage dropped by 4.45% to 92.73% in 2010. There were zero recorded instances of Moosmans identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in 2000, but by 2010, these groups made up 1.21% and 2.22% of Moosmans respectively. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races also increased significantly, jumping from 1.26% in 2000 to 2.63% in 2010, marking a change of 108.73%. No Moosmans identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.05% | 92.73% | -4.45% |
| Two or More Races | 1.26% | 2.63% | 108.73% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.22% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.21% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |