Explore the Family Name Moseman
The meaning of Moseman
1. Americanized form of German Mosemann. The surname Moseman is also found in the Netherlands. 2. Americanized form of Swiss German Mosimann. Compare Mosiman.
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How common is the last name Moseman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Moseman has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In terms of ranking, the surname went from being the 27,105th most common in 2000 to the 29,693rd in 2010, marking a decrease of about 9.55%. Similarly, the number of people with the Moseman surname also declined from 840 in 2000 to 793 in 2010, a drop of 5.6%. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 12.9% over this period, going from 0.31 to 0.27.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,105 | #29,693 | -9.55% |
| Count | 840 | 793 | -5.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.27 | -12.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moseman
Concerning ethnic identity, the census showed some changes between 2000 and 2010. A small percentage of those with the Moseman surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, but this group was not represented in the 2010 data. Conversely, none identified as belonging to two or more races in 2000, but this category accounted for 0.76% in 2010. The majority of individuals with the Moseman surname are White, increasing slightly from 95.24% in 2000 to 95.59% in 2010. Hispanic representation decreased by about 29.61%, while the Black population increased by 26.89%. No change was observed in the American Indian and Alaskan Native population. This data is based upon the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.24% | 95.59% | 0.37% |
| Black | 1.19% | 1.51% | 26.89% |
| Hispanic | 1.79% | 1.26% | -29.61% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.76% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.19% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |