Explore the Family Name Moskwa
The meaning of Moskwa
Polish and Rusyn (from Poland): habitational name from Moscow, Polish Moskwa; also used, with a slightly pejorative sense, as an ethnic name or a nickname for a Russian or Rusyn. Compare Moskal. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Danuta, Zbigniew.
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How common is the last name Moskwa in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Moskwa saw a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 51,809 in popularity with 377 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, it dropped to rank 55,386 with a count of 371, marking a decrease of 6.9% in rank and a 1.59% drop in count. The proportion per 100,000 also fell by 7.14%, from 0.14 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,809 | #55,386 | -6.9% |
| Count | 377 | 371 | -1.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moskwa
In terms of ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of people with the Moskwa surname identified as White in both years, albeit with a slight decrease from 96.29% in 2000 to 93.53% in 2010. There was an increase in the proportion of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races. The latter group saw a substantial growth of 142.86%, going from 1.33% in 2000 to 3.23% in 2010. Hispanic representation also emerged in 2010, making up 1.35% of Moskwas, while there were no changes for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native groups.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.29% | 93.53% | -2.87% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 3.23% | 142.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.86% | 1.62% | -12.9% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.35% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |