Explore the Family Name Mosman
The meaning of Mosman
1. Scottish (Lanarkshire): variant of Mossman. This surname is rare in Britain. 2. Altered form of German Mosmann or Mossmann (see Mossman). This surname is also found in the Netherlands.
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How common is the last name Mosman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mosman had a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 29,237th most popular surname, but slipped to 30,420th by 2010, a change of -4.05%. However, the count of people with this surname marginally increased from 763 in 2000 to 768 in 2010, a growth of 0.66%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also dipped slightly from 0.28 in 2000 to 0.26 in 2010, marking a -7.14% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,237 | #30,420 | -4.05% |
| Count | 763 | 768 | 0.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.26 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mosman
The ethnicity associated with the surname Mosman also saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the overwhelming majority of individuals with this surname identified as White at 93.97%. By 2010, this percentage dropped slightly to 92.32%, a change of -1.76%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 4.59% in 2000 to 5.08% in 2010, a growth of 10.68%. In 2010, there were also small percentages identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or belonging to two or more races, at 1.04% and 1.56% respectively. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.97% | 92.32% | -1.76% |
| Hispanic | 4.59% | 5.08% | 10.68% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.56% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.04% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |