Explore the Family Name Moquin
The meaning of Moquin
French: nickname for someone given to irony, mocking, or derision, from a diminutive noun derivative of moquer ‘to mock’. Compare McQueen. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Henri, Adelard, Emile, Marcel, Raoul.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Moquin in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Moquin saw a slight dip between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Moquin ranked 20,298 in terms of surname prevalence, dropping to 21,439 by 2010, marking a decrease of 5.62%. However, the actual count of people bearing this surname remained unchanged at 1,219 individuals. The proportion of people named Moquin per 100,000 also saw a decrease of 8.89%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,298 | #21,439 | -5.62% |
| Count | 1,219 | 1,219 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.41 | -8.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moquin
In regard to ethnicity, the Census data revealed some fluctuations among those with the surname Moquin between 2000 and 2010. Notably, there was a significant increase in the Hispanic community, rising by 109.18%. People of two or more ethnicities increased by 14.53%. For the first time, the Census recorded individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnic identities bearing the Moquin name. The White community, while still dominating the demographic, experienced a slight decrease of 1.2%. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation also decreased by 32.65% during this ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.49% | 94.34% | -1.2% |
| Hispanic | 0.98% | 2.05% | 109.18% |
| Two or More Races | 1.72% | 1.97% | 14.53% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.98% | 0.66% | -32.65% |
| Black | 0% | 0.57% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.41% | 0% |