Explore the Family Name Mould
The meaning of Mould
English: 1. from the Middle English female personal names Mold, Moud, or Molt, shortened forms of Anglo-Norman French Mahold, a common variant of Mahald; see Maude 2. 2. habitational name from Mold (Flintshire, Wales).
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How common is the last name Mould in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mould has increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. While it was ranked 30,900 in 2000, it moved to the ranking of 30,303 in 2010, marking a change of 1.93 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also saw an increase from 711 to 772 during this period, growing by 8.58 percent. However, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,900 | #30,303 | 1.93% |
| Count | 711 | 772 | 8.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mould
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Mould surname identify as White, accounting for 92.10 percent in 2010, down slightly from 92.69 percent in 2000. Those identifying as Black made up 4.02 percent in 2010, a slight decrease from 4.22 percent in 2000. Individuals of Hispanic ethnicity experienced an increase from 1.27 percent in 2000 to 1.42 percent in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races decreased from 1.55 to 1.42. No individuals with the Mould surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.69% | 92.1% | -0.64% |
| Black | 4.22% | 4.02% | -4.74% |
| Two or More Races | 1.55% | 1.42% | -8.39% |
| Hispanic | 1.27% | 1.42% | 11.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |