Explore the Family Name Moschella
The meaning of Moschella
Italian: nickname from a diminutive of Mosca. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmine, Sal, Angelo, Salvatore, Soccorso, Gilda, Rocco.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Moschella in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Moschella has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Moschella ranked 25,610th in popularity and by 2010, it had climbed to become the 24,874th most common surname in the United States, representing a change of approximately 2.87%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 905 in 2000 to 1,000 in 2010, marking a growth of 10.5%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.34 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,610 | #24,874 | 2.87% |
| Count | 905 | 1,000 | 10.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moschella
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Moschella surname identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 97.24% in 2000 to 95.80% in 2010. Notably, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant jump from 1.22% in 2000 to 2.7% in 2010, a change of 121.31%. Those reporting two or more races also saw an increase from 1.22% to 1.30%. No individuals with the surname Moschella identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.24% | 95.8% | -1.48% |
| Hispanic | 1.22% | 2.7% | 121.31% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 1.3% | 6.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |