Explore the Family Name Moyd
The meaning of Moyd
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Moyd in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Moyd has experienced a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Moyd ranked 45,227 in the United States and rose to a ranking of 39,659 by 2010, a change of 12.31%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Moyd surname increased from 446 in 2000 to 554 in 2010, representing a substantial growth of 24.22%. The proportion per 100k also saw a rise of 11.76%, from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,227 | #39,659 | 12.31% |
| Count | 446 | 554 | 24.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.19 | 11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moyd
Analyzing the ethnic identity distribution among those bearing the Moyd name, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, it is predominantly associated with the Black community. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals identified as Black, at 81.84% and 80.87% respectively, marking a slight decrease of 1.19%. However, there was an increase in diversity over this period as well. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races surged from 1.12% in 2000 to 1.99% in 2010, an increase of 77.68%. Despite the White population seeing a decrease from 16.14% to 13.72%, the Hispanic representation went from nonexistent in 2000 to 2.71% in 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups accounted for 0% in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 81.84% | 80.87% | -1.19% |
| White | 16.14% | 13.72% | -14.99% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.71% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.12% | 1.99% | 77.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |