Explore the Family Name Moots
The meaning of Moots
Americanized form of German Mutz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Moots in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Moots has seen slight fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. In terms of ranking, it slipped marginally from 32,488th in 2000 to 32,599th in 2010, a decrease of 0.34%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.7% during the same period, bringing the total to 705 in 2010, up from 667 in 2000. Despite this, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 4.0%, dropping from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.24 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,488 | #32,599 | -0.34% |
| Count | 667 | 705 | 5.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.24 | -4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moots
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some notable shifts for the surname Moots. The largest group, those identifying as White, decreased from 96.1% in 2000 to 93.05% in 2010, a change of -3.17%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic demographic saw a significant increase of 89.05%, rising from 2.1% in 2000 to 3.97% in 2010. Small populations identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or More Races emerged in 2010, making up 0.85% and 1.56% of the Moots population respectively. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.1% | 93.05% | -3.17% |
| Hispanic | 2.1% | 3.97% | 89.05% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.56% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.85% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |