Explore the Family Name Motl
The meaning of Motl
South German: from a pet form of the personal name Matthäus (see Matthew).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Motl in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Motl has seen a slight decrease in popularity in the decade between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 33,292 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had fallen to 35,294. The actual count of individuals with this surname also dipped slightly from 647 in 2000 to 638 in 2010, a decline of approximately 1.39%. Proportionally, the surname represented 0.24 per 100,000 people in 2000, falling to 0.22 per 100,000 by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,292 | #35,294 | -6.01% |
| Count | 647 | 638 | -1.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.22 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Motl
In regard to ethnic identity, based again on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Motl identified as White, at 98.3% in 2000 and 97.81% in 2010. No individuals were reported as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. There was a small change noted in those identifying as Hispanic, dropping from 0.93% in 2000 to none in 2010. A new category emerged in 2010, with 1.25% of Motls identifying as being of two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.3% | 97.81% | -0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.25% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.93% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |