Explore the Family Name Mosely
The meaning of Mosely
English: variant of Moseley.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mosely in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mosely has seen a slight uptick between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 9684, but by 2010, it had risen to 9506, marking an increase of 1.84%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this decade, from 3077 people in 2000 to 3419 in 2010, representing an 11.11% rise. This resulted in a slight increase in the proportion of people named Mosely per 100,000 population, from 1.14 in 2000 to 1.16 in 2010, a 1.75% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,684 | #9,506 | 1.84% |
| Count | 3,077 | 3,419 | 11.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.14 | 1.16 | 1.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mosely
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the Mosely surname as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, it's shown that the majority are Black, at 61.33% in 2010, down slightly from 61.59% in 2000. White individuals make up the second largest group at 32.79% in 2010, down from 34.48% in 2000. The percentage of those identifying as Two or more races increased by 51.10%, from 1.82% in 2000 to 2.75% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Hispanic also saw significant growth, jumping from 1.36% in 2000 to 2.57% in 2010, a substantial 88.97% increase. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased over the decade, down 31.03% and 22.22% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 61.59% | 61.33% | -0.42% |
| White | 34.48% | 32.79% | -4.9% |
| Two or More Races | 1.82% | 2.75% | 51.1% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 2.57% | 88.97% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.45% | 0.35% | -22.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.29% | 0.2% | -31.03% |