Explore the Family Name Moth
The meaning of Moth
1. English (Hampshire and Surrey): nickname from Middle English mothe ‘moth’. 2. German: unexplained. This surname is rare in Germany.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Moth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Moth has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 85,996 in popularity and by 2010, it fell to 88,685, accounting for a 3.13% drop. However, the number of individuals with the Moth surname increased from 202 in 2000 to 209 in 2010, marking a growth of 3.47%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k remained steady at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,996 | #88,685 | -3.13% |
| Count | 202 | 209 | 3.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moth
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Moth. In 2000, 35.64% of individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, a figure that rose to 42.11% by 2010. This indicates an increase of 18.15%. Conversely, those identifying as White decreased from 56.93% in 2000 to 48.80% in 2010, a drop of 14.28%. Interestingly, there were no reported instances of this surname among those identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. There was a new appearance of the Moth surname within the Black community in 2010, accounting for 6.22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.93% | 48.8% | -14.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 35.64% | 42.11% | 18.15% |
| Black | 0% | 6.22% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.96% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |