Explore the Family Name Mousley
The meaning of Mousley
English: variant of Moseley or of Mowsley, a habitational name from Mowsley in Leicestershire. The placename derives from Old English mūs ‘mouse’ + lēah ‘woodland clearing’. There has probably been confusion between the two surnames.
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How common is the last name Mousley in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mousley had a modest decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Mousley ranked 58,692nd in terms of popularity and slipped to 61,297th by 2010, marking a decline of 4.44%. However, the actual count of people with the surname saw a slight increase during this period, going from 323 to 328 (1.55%). The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people decreased by 8.33%, moving from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,692 | #61,297 | -4.44% |
| Count | 323 | 328 | 1.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mousley
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Mousley remained fairly consistent over the ten-year span, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority ethnicity identified was White, representing 93.50% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 93.60% in 2010. Interestingly, those identifying as Black decreased significantly, dropping 31.29% from 3.10% in 2000 to 2.13% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races marginally declined, going from 2.48% to 2.44%. No changes were observed among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.5% | 93.6% | 0.11% |
| Two or More Races | 2.48% | 2.44% | -1.61% |
| Black | 3.1% | 2.13% | -31.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |