Explore the Family Name Moshier
The meaning of Moshier
Variant of Mosher.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Moshier in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Moshier has seen a slight fluctuation in its popularity over a decade. In the year 2000, Moshier ranked 14,328 in popularity, with an approximate count of 1,917 bearers across the U.S. This proportion accounted for about 0.71 individuals per 100,000. However, by 2010, the rank had dipped slightly to 14,537, marking a decrease of 1.46%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of people bearing the surname increased by 6.94% to 2,050, though the overall proportion per 100,000 dropped by 2.82%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,328 | #14,537 | -1.46% |
| Count | 1,917 | 2,050 | 6.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.71 | 0.69 | -2.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moshier
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Moshier identify as White, although there have been some shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 95.10% identified as White, declining to 93.56% in 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity saw a notable increase, rising from 1.25% to 2.05%, a growth of 64%. Similarly, those identifying as Black rose from 1.41% to 1.85%. There was also a modest increase in those claiming two or more races, from 1.36% to 1.56%. Both Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.1% | 93.56% | -1.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 2.05% | 64% |
| Black | 1.41% | 1.85% | 31.21% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 1.56% | 14.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |