Explore the Family Name Mousaw
The meaning of Mousaw
Americanized form of French Mousseau. History: The Mousaws are descendants of Jacques Mousseau dit Laviolette from France (see Mousseau).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mousaw in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mousaw increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname stood at rank 86,657 with a count of 200, a proportion of 0.07 per 100,000 population. By 2010, its rank improved to 83,226 with a count of 226, which corresponds to a proportion of 0.08 per 100,000. This indicates a growth rate of 13% in popularity over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,657 | #83,226 | 3.96% |
| Count | 200 | 226 | 13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.08 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mousaw
Regarding ethnic identity, the Mousaw surname was predominantly associated with white ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In the year 2000, 97.5% of those bearing the surname identified as white, however, this percentage dropped slightly to 93.81% by 2010. There was no representation within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories. Interestingly, representation under Hispanic ethnicity emerged in 2010, accounting for 3.54% of the people with the Mousaw surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.5% | 93.81% | -3.78% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.54% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |