Explore the Family Name Mosey
The meaning of Mosey
English (Yorkshire): variant of Moysey, a personal name derived from a Middle English vernacular form of the Biblical name Moses.
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How common is the last name Mosey in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mosey has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, falling from rank 31,339 to 34,916, a drop of 11.41%. The count of individuals with this surname also declined by 7.58% during this period, going from 699 to 646. The proportion of individuals with the surname Mosey per 100,000 people similarly decreased by 15.38%, moving from 0.26 to 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,339 | #34,916 | -11.41% |
| Count | 699 | 646 | -7.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.22 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mosey
Turning to the ethnic identity of those with the surname Mosey, the Decennial U.S. Census data showed no changes among Asian/Pacific Islanders, Hispanics, and American Indian and Alaskan Natives between 2000 and 2010, with the numbers remaining at zero. However, there was a significant increase of 130.70% in the proportion of those identifying as two or more races, increasing from 1.14% in 2000 to 2.63% in 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as White saw a slight decrease of 0.39%, from 88.27% in 2000 to 87.93% in 2010. Those identifying as Black also saw a decrease of 14.99%, moving from 10.01% in 2000 to 8.51% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.27% | 87.93% | -0.39% |
| Black | 10.01% | 8.51% | -14.99% |
| Two or More Races | 1.14% | 2.63% | 130.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |