Explore the Family Name Moyo
The meaning of Moyo
South African (mainly Zimbabwe, Malawi, and Zambia): from a clan name, meaning ‘heart’ in the Ndebele language.
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How common is the last name Moyo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Moyo has shown a significant increase in popularity in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 63,141st and increased to rank 47,878th by 2010, indicating a growth of 24.17%. The count of people with the surname also rose from 296 in 2000 to 442 in 2010, a substantial surge of 49.32%. The proportion of individuals with the Moyo surname per 100,000 people also saw an upward trend from 0.11 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,141 | #47,878 | 24.17% |
| Count | 296 | 442 | 49.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.15 | 36.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moyo
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Moyo surname. In 2000, the largest ethnicity group was Black at 67.23%, which further increased to 73.3% in 2010. Hispanic ethnicity decreased from 22.30% to 15.38% over the decade. Meanwhile, the percentage of Whites dropped significantly from 5.74% to 3.39%. There was a notable increase in those identifying as two or more races from 3.04% to 4.07%. However, for Asian/Pacific Islander, the data shows a drop to 0% in 2010 from 1.69% in 2000. The categories American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero throughout both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 67.23% | 73.3% | 9.03% |
| Hispanic | 22.3% | 15.38% | -31.03% |
| Two or More Races | 3.04% | 4.07% | 33.88% |
| White | 5.74% | 3.39% | -40.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.69% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |