Explore the Family Name Moyeda
The meaning of Moyeda
Hispanic (Mexico and Venezuela): altered form of Spanish Molleda.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Moyeda in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Moyeda has seen a considerable increase between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 67,113th most popular surname and carried by approximately 275 individuals, which equates to about 0.1 per 100,000 people. By 2010, it had jumped to the 52,970th position with 391 bearers, increasing its proportion in the population to 0.13 per 100,000. This represents a rank improvement of 21.07% and a count increase of 42.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,113 | #52,970 | 21.07% |
| Count | 275 | 391 | 42.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.13 | 30% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moyeda
When examining the ethnic identity of those bearing the Moyeda surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, it is overwhelmingly associated with Hispanic ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, over 95% of those carrying the name identified as Hispanic, with a marginal growth of 0.40% over the decade. The next highest ethnic group, albeit significantly smaller, was Whites, also showing an upward trend from 3.64% to 4.09%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Furthermore, there were no recorded instances of individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 95.27% | 95.65% | 0.4% |
| White | 3.64% | 4.09% | 12.36% |
| 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% |