Explore the Family Name Mosko
The meaning of Mosko
1. Polish (Mośko), Slovak (Moško), Ukrainian, and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from a Slavic pet form of the personal name Moses. 2. American shortened and altered form of Greek Moschos or of any of various derivatives of this name, such as Moschogiannis (see Moskos).
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How common is the last name Mosko in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mosko held steady in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was the 36,572nd most popular surname, while in 2010, it ranked 36,585th. This represents a minor change of -0.04 in terms of rank. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 577 to 611 during this period, indicating a positive growth rate of 5.89%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population remained unchanged at 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,572 | #36,585 | -0.04% |
| Count | 577 | 611 | 5.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mosko
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting shifts over a decade. While there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black with the Mosko surname in either 2000 or 2010, there was an increase in the percentage of those identifying as two or more races or Hispanic. From 2000 to 2010, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races rose from 0.87% to 1.64%, showing a significant increase of 88.51%. Similarly, the percentage of those who identify as Hispanic also rose from 0.87% to 1.64%, marking the same growth rate. Meanwhile, the percentage of those who identify as white dropped slightly from 97.75% in 2000 to 95.74% in 2010, a decrease of 2.06%. There was no change in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.75% | 95.74% | -2.06% |
| Two or More Races | 0.87% | 1.64% | 88.51% |
| Hispanic | 0.87% | 1.64% | 88.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |