Explore the Family Name Mosbey
The meaning of Mosbey
English: variant of Mosby.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mosbey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mosbey has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mosbey was ranked as the 55,124th most popular surname in the United States, with approximately 349 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, the rank dropped to 63,698, representing a decline of 15.55%. The overall count of people with the surname also dropped to 313 during this time period, marking a reduction of 10.32%. The proportion of people with the Mosbey surname per 100,000 individuals decreased by 15.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,124 | #63,698 | -15.55% |
| Count | 349 | 313 | -10.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mosbey
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mosbey, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals little change between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, about 74.21% of individuals with the Mosbey surname identified as white, which slightly dropped to 73.48% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as Black also saw a slight decrease from 23.78% in 2000 to 23% in 2010. No individuals with the Mosbey surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. However, there was a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, going from 0% in 2000 to 1.60% in 2010. The percentage of individuals who identified with two or more races remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.21% | 73.48% | -0.98% |
| Black | 23.78% | 23% | -3.28% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.6% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |