Explore the Family Name Mosholder
The meaning of Mosholder
Variant of Mossholder, a surname of German origin.
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How common is the last name Mosholder in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mosholder has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Mosholder surname was ranked 62,775th and by 2010 it had moved up to the 61,123rd spot, a change of 2.63 percent. The count of people with this surname also grew from 298 to 329 during this period, a rise of approximately 10.4 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,775 | #61,123 | 2.63% |
| Count | 298 | 329 | 10.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mosholder
As for ethnicity, the Mosholder surname has shown some changes as well. In 2000, 94.30 percent of Mosholders identified as White, but this slightly decreased by 1.37 percent to 93.01 percent in 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The census also showed a small decrease in those identifying as Hispanic, dropping by 9.33 percent from 2.68 to 2.43 percent. Interestingly, there was no data recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000. However, by 2010, individuals started identifying as belonging to two or more races (1.82 percent) and as American Indian and Alaskan Native (2.13 percent).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.3% | 93.01% | -1.37% |
| Hispanic | 2.68% | 2.43% | -9.33% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.13% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.82% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |