Explore the Family Name Mooty
The meaning of Mooty
1. English: variant of Moody. This form of the surname is rare in Britain. 2. Possibly an Americanized form of German Mutig, a nickname meaning ‘cheerful’.
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How common is the last name Mooty in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mooty has seen a fluctuation in its popularity over time. In 2000, it was ranked 46,331st most popular, with 433 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the popularity rank had slipped slightly to 47,272nd, despite an increase in count to 449 individuals. This represents a decrease in rank of 2.03%, but an increase in count of 3.7%. The proportion of named individuals per 100,000 also saw a minor decrease of 6.25% from 2000 to 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,331 | #47,272 | -2.03% |
| Count | 433 | 449 | 3.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mooty
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Mooty identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although this proportion decreased by 2.21% over the decade. Those identifying as Black or having two or more races increased by 4.78% and 68.65% respectively. Interestingly, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, where there were none in 2000. However, no individuals identified as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in the 2010 census, unlike in 2000 where there were some who identified as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.99% | 80.18% | -2.21% |
| Black | 13.39% | 14.03% | 4.78% |
| Two or More Races | 1.85% | 3.12% | 68.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.56% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.15% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |