Explore the Family Name Mossow
The meaning of Mossow
Americanized form of French Mousseau. History: The Mossows are descendants of Jacques Mousseau dit Laviolette from France (see Mousseau).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mossow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mossow has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 131,366 in popularity and by 2010, it rose to position 123,796, showing a growth of 5.76 percent. The count for this surname also increased over these years, as 119 people had this surname in 2000 and it escalated to 139 in 2010, marking a 16.81 percent increase. The proportion of this surname per 100k people also saw a growth of 25 percent, moving from 0.04 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #131,366 | #123,796 | 5.76% |
| Count | 119 | 139 | 16.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.05 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mossow
When considering ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the overwhelming majority of individuals with the surname Mossow identified as White both in 2000 and 2010, with 99 percent and 99.28 percent respectively, indicating a minor increase of 0.28 percent. Meanwhile, there were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 99.28% | 0.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |