Explore the Family Name Mosco
The meaning of Mosco
1. Italian and Spanish: from mosco ‘mosquito, gnat’, hence a nickname for a small, annoying, or persistent person. 2. American shortened and altered form of Greek Moschos or of any of various derivatives of this name, such as Moschogiannis (see Moskos). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Marino, Sal, Salvatore, Sisto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mosco in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mosco saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 31,235th most common surname in the US, while by 2010, it dropped to the 33,894th position, marking an 8.51% change. The number of individuals bearing the name also declined from 702 to 671 during this period, representing a drop of 4.42%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 residents fell by 11.54%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,235 | #33,894 | -8.51% |
| Count | 702 | 671 | -4.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.23 | -11.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mosco
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that a majority of individuals with the surname Mosco identify as White. Between 2000 and 2010, there were some notable shifts in ethnic identity among people with this last name. Those identifying as White decreased slightly from 87.04% to 83.16%. Conversely, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased from 9.40% to 12.82%, marking a 36.38% change. There was also a significant increase in those who identify as Black (1.28% to 1.94%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (0.71% to 1.19%). The data for Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.04% | 83.16% | -4.46% |
| Hispanic | 9.4% | 12.82% | 36.38% |
| Black | 1.28% | 1.94% | 51.56% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.71% | 1.19% | 67.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 0% | 0% |