Explore the Family Name Moskow
The meaning of Moskow
Jewish: shortened form of Moskowitz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Moskow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Moskow fell in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 57,985th most common surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to 64,200th. Similarly, the number of individuals with this surname decreased from 328 in 2000 to 310 in 2010, representing a decline of 5.49%. The proportion of people named Moskow per 100,000 also decreased from 0.12 to 0.11 during that decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,985 | #64,200 | -10.72% |
| Count | 328 | 310 | -5.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moskow
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data concerning ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the surname Moskow identify as White, with an increase from 95.12% in 2000 to 95.81% in 2010. There was also a slight increase in those who identify as Hispanic, growing from 2.74% to 2.9%. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races dropped from 1.52% in 2000 to zero in 2010. Meanwhile, there were no recorded changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.12% | 95.81% | 0.73% |
| Hispanic | 2.74% | 2.9% | 5.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |