Explore the Family Name Moschel
The meaning of Moschel
Jewish (Ashkenazic): from the Yiddish male personal name Moshl, a pet form of Moses.
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How common is the last name Moschel in the United States?
According to the data based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Moschel has seen a slight decrease over a decade. In 2000, Moschel was ranked 78,035 in terms of popularity and this rank dropped to 86,981 by 2010, marking an 11.46% decrease. The count also decreased from 228 persons in 2000 to 214 in 2010, representing a drop of 6.14%. Therefore, the proportion per 100,000 people with the surname Moschel also experienced a decline of 12.5%, going from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,035 | #86,981 | -11.46% |
| Count | 228 | 214 | -6.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moschel
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Moschel using the Decennial U.S. Census data, there are some noticeable shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest group, those identifying as White, saw a minor decrease from 95.61% to 93.93%. Interestingly, the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic appeared in 2010, with 2.34% and 3.27% respectively. On the other hand, there was a complete loss in the category of American Indian and Alaskan Native, which went from 2.19% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. There were no changes for Black or those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.61% | 93.93% | -1.76% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.27% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.34% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.19% | 0% | -100% |