Explore the Family Name Moulds
The meaning of Moulds
English: variant of Mould, with post-medieval excrescent -s, or a variant of Moles with an intrusive -d-.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Moulds in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Moulds" has seen a slight decline in rank from 27,049 in 2000 to 27,435 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 1.43%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 4.39% during the same period, from 842 to 879. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population slightly declined by 3.23%, moving from 0.31 in 2000 to 0.3 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,049 | #27,435 | -1.43% |
| Count | 842 | 879 | 4.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.3 | -3.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moulds
With regard to ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the largest ethnic group identified with the surname "Moulds" is White, accounting for 90.14% in 2000 and 88.40% in 2010, showing a minor decrease of 1.93%. The next significant ethnicity is Black, comprising 7.72% in 2000 and increasing to 8.76% in 2010, reflecting a growth of 13.47%. The Hispanic representation also saw an impressive rise of 92.96%, albeit from a smaller base, moving from 0.71% to 1.37%. The category of Two or more races increased by 20% over the decade, from 0.95% to 1.14%. There were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent with the surname "Moulds" in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.14% | 88.4% | -1.93% |
| Black | 7.72% | 8.76% | 13.47% |
| Hispanic | 0.71% | 1.37% | 92.96% |
| Two or More Races | 0.95% | 1.14% | 20% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |