Explore the Family Name Mosch
The meaning of Mosch
German (also Mösch): 1. variant of Mesch 1. 2. (Westphalia): nickname from dialect Mosch ‘sparrow’. 3. variant of Marsch. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Klaus, Otto.
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How common is the last name Mosch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mosch has seen a slight decline in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Mosch ranked 82,344th in popularity, which dropped to 86,314th by 2010, indicating a 4.82% decrease. The absolute count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 213 to 216 during this period, representing a growth of 1.41%. However, the proportion of people named Mosch per 100,000 population decreased by 12.5%, from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,344 | #86,314 | -4.82% |
| Count | 213 | 216 | 1.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mosch
In terms of ethnic identity, the Mosch surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnicity, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, about 95.77% of individuals with this surname identified as White, though this percentage fell to 93.52% by 2010, marking a 2.35% decrease. Notably, there was no recorded representation of the Mosch surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in both years. Interestingly, the Hispanic representation emerged in 2010, accounting for 3.7% of individuals with the Mosch surname, a significant change from zero in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.77% | 93.52% | -2.35% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.7% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |