Explore the Family Name Moquete
The meaning of Moquete
Hispanic (Dominican Republic): nickname from moquete ‘punch on the nose’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Moquete in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Moquete has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 66,274th and by 2010, it had climbed up to the 50,851st position, marking an increase of 23.27%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a significant surge from 279 to 410, a growth of approximately 46.95%. The proportion of people named Moquete per 100,000 population increased by 40% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,274 | #50,851 | 23.27% |
| Count | 279 | 410 | 46.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.14 | 40% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moquete
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the surname Moquete is predominantly Hispanic, with 96.06% in 2000 and 94.88% in 2010. A slight decline of 1.23% was observed over this decade. The percentage of Whites with this surname decreased significantly by approximately 31.98%, from 3.94% to 2.68%. Interestingly, there were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying as two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Natives during both census years. However, instances of the name among Black individuals emerged in 2010, accounting for 1.46% of all Moquetes.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 96.06% | 94.88% | -1.23% |
| White | 3.94% | 2.68% | -31.98% |
| Black | 0% | 1.46% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |