Explore the Family Name Mosteller
The meaning of Mosteller
Altered form of German Marsteller. See also Masteller.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mosteller in the United States?
The surname Mosteller has seen a rise in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 11,265 in popularity, with a total count of 2,576 individuals bearing the name. However, by 2010, the rank rose to 10,860 with a count of 2,933, marking a change of 3.6 percent and an increase of 13.86 percent respectively. This shift indicates that the proportion of individuals bearing the Mosteller surname per 100k people also increased by 4.21 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,265 | #10,860 | 3.6% |
| Count | 2,576 | 2,933 | 13.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.95 | 0.99 | 4.21% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mosteller
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the Mosteller surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. The number of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native both saw increases, rising by 22.58 percent and 88.89 percent respectively. Additionally, there was a significant rise of 381.18 percent in those identifying as Hispanic. Conversely, those identifying as White and Black decreased by 2.72 percent and 25.45 percent respectively. Individuals identifying with two or more races also saw a decrease of 12.84 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.14% | 91.58% | -2.72% |
| Hispanic | 0.85% | 4.09% | 381.18% |
| Black | 3.34% | 2.49% | -25.45% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 0.95% | -12.84% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.27% | 0.51% | 88.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.31% | 0.38% | 22.58% |