Explore the Family Name Mootz
The meaning of Mootz
Americanized form of German Mutz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mootz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Mootz" has seen a decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, the surname ranked 27,526th in the US, but by 2010, it had slipped to 31,754th, marking a decrease of 15.36%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 824 in 2000 to 727 in 2010, showing an 11.77% drop. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 19.35%, moving from 0.31 in 2000 to 0.25 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,526 | #31,754 | -15.36% |
| Count | 824 | 727 | -11.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.25 | -19.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mootz
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Mootz", according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of people carrying this name identify as White. In 2000, 97.82% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 96.15% in 2010. However, there was a slight increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 0% in 2000 to 1.93% in 2010. There was also a minor presence of American Indian and Alaskan Native identities in 2010, accounting for 0.69%. On the other hand, the representation of two or more races dropped from 1.33% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. The census reported no individuals with the "Mootz" surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.82% | 96.15% | -1.71% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.93% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.69% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |