Explore the Family Name Motts
The meaning of Motts
1. English (East Anglia): variant of Mott, with post-medieval excrescent -s. 2. Americanized form of German Motz.
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How common is the last name Motts in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Motts has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked at 42,604 in terms of popularity and had 479 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, the ranking dropped to 47,356 and the count decreased to 448 individuals, marking an 11.15% decrease in rank and a 6.47% decrease in count. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Motts surname per 100,000 also declined by 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,604 | #47,356 | -11.15% |
| Count | 479 | 448 | -6.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Motts
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Motts has varied over time, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 88.10% of the individuals with this surname identified as white, 6.26% as Hispanic, 3.55% as Black, and 1.25% as Asian/Pacific Islander. However, by 2010, there was a notable shift in these percentages. The percentage of individuals identifying as white decreased slightly to 86.16%, while those identifying as Hispanic increased to 8.71%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black also saw a decrease to 2.90%. Notably, the category of two or more races emerged in 2010, representing 1.12% of the individuals with the Motts surname, while the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander fell to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.1% | 86.16% | -2.2% |
| Hispanic | 6.26% | 8.71% | 39.14% |
| Black | 3.55% | 2.9% | -18.31% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.12% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.25% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |