Explore the Family Name Moutray
The meaning of Moutray
Scottish: variant of Moultrie.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Moutray in the United States?
The surname Moutray, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight decrease in popularity over time. In the year 2000, Moutray was ranked as the 46,758th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 49,365th spot, marking a decline of 5.58%. The number of people with this surname also slightly decreased during this period, dropping from 428 to 426, indicating a decrease of 0.47%. Consequently, the proportion of the surname Moutray per 100,000 people also fell by 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,758 | #49,365 | -5.58% |
| Count | 428 | 426 | -0.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moutray
When we analyze the ethnic identity related to the surname Moutray, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that a majority associate themselves with White ethnicity. In 2000, about 96.73% identified as White, which slightly reduced to 95.31% by 2010. The surname did not register any association with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either 2000 or 2010. However, there was a change noted in the categories of "Two or more races" and "Hispanic". In 2010, 1.64% identified with two or more races and 2.11% identified as Hispanic, an increase from 0% in both categories in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.73% | 95.31% | -1.47% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.11% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.64% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |