Explore the Family Name Moskovitz
The meaning of Moskovitz
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Moskowitz. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Avi, Alter, Arie, Isadore, Myer, Reuven.
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How common is the last name Moskovitz in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Moskovitz was ranked 34,459 in popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to a rank of 35,912 in 2010, representing a decrease of 4.22%. The count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 622 in 2000 to 625 in 2010, a growth of 0.48%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 8.7% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,459 | #35,912 | -4.22% |
| Count | 622 | 625 | 0.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moskovitz
In regards to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Moskovitz identified as White, though the percentage decreased from 97.75% in 2000 to 95.52% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 98.23%, growing from 1.13% in 2000 to 2.24% in 2010. A new category emerged in 2010, with 1.76% of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races. There were no recorded individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.75% | 95.52% | -2.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.13% | 2.24% | 98.23% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.76% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |