Explore the Family Name Motyl
The meaning of Motyl
Polish; Czech (Motýl); Slovak (Motýľ, also Motýl): nickname from Polish motyl, Czech motýl, Slovak motýľ ‘butterfly’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Alicja, Krystyna, Mariusz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Motyl in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Motyl experienced a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 52,608th most common surname in the United States. By 2010, it had fallen to the 57,639th position, marking a decrease of 9.56%. The count of individuals with the Motyl surname also decreased during this period from 370 to 353, representing a 4.59% reduction. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Motyl per 100,000 residents declined by 14.29%, moving from 0.14 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,608 | #57,639 | -9.56% |
| Count | 370 | 353 | -4.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Motyl
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the Motyl surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with percentages of 99.46% and 99.15% respectively. This represents a minor decline of 0.31%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Motyl surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either of these years. Information for those identifying with two or more races was not available (S), suggesting the data was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.46% | 99.15% | -0.31% |
| 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% |