Explore the Family Name Mossholder
The meaning of Mossholder
Americanized form of German Massholder: topographic name meaning ‘maple tree’, from Middle High German mazalter. Compare Mosholder.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mossholder in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mossholder is not particularly common in the United States. In 2000, it was ranked as the 59,453rd most popular surname and by 2010, it had dropped slightly to 62,714th, marking a decrease of 5.49%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Mossholder surname remained relatively stable over the decade, increasing marginally from 318 to 319.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,453 | #62,714 | -5.49% |
| Count | 318 | 319 | 0.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mossholder
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Mossholder surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease in this proportion over the decade, from 95.91% to 94.36%. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, going from 1.89% in 2000 to 3.13% in 2010. There were no individuals with the Mossholder surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.91% | 94.36% | -1.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 3.13% | 65.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |