Explore the Family Name Moyes
The meaning of Moyes
Scottish (Fife) and English: from the Middle English personal name Moise, Mose, Mosse, a vernacular form (from Old French Moïse) of Moses.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Moyes in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Moyes has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The overall count of people with the Moyes surname increased slightly by 0.98% from 1326 to 1339. However, its ranking among all surnames dropped from 19007 in 2000 to 19997 in 2010, indicating a decrease in relative popularity. Additionally, the proportion of people named Moyes per 100k decreased by 8.16% over this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,007 | #19,997 | -5.21% |
| Count | 1,326 | 1,339 | 0.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.45 | -8.16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moyes
The ethnic identity associated with the Moyes surname also showed some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic saw significant increases, 54.72% and 30.42% respectively. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw a modest increase of 18.42%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races decreased by 16.78%, and those identifying as Black saw a decrease of 29.11%. The majority of individuals with the Moyes surname, however, remained consistent in identifying as White, with a slight decrease of only 0.66%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.99% | 92.38% | -0.66% |
| Hispanic | 3.09% | 4.03% | 30.42% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 1.19% | -16.78% |
| Black | 1.58% | 1.12% | -29.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.53% | 0.82% | 54.72% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.38% | 0.45% | 18.42% |