Explore the Family Name Moyse
The meaning of Moyse
1. Jewish: variant of Moses. 2. English: variant of Moyes. 3. French: variant of Moïse ‘Moses’ (see Moise). Some characteristic forenames: German Hermann, Viktor. Jewish Faina, Shlema.
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How common is the last name Moyse in the United States?
The surname Moyse, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has shown a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 54,152nd and by 2010 it moved to 55,841st place, marking a -3.12 change. The count of individuals with this surname, however, increased from 357 to 367, showing a growth of 2.8%. However, the proportion per 100k people decreased slightly from 0.13 to 0.12, indicating a -7.69 change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,152 | #55,841 | -3.12% |
| Count | 357 | 367 | 2.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moyse
When considering ethnic identity, the Moyse surname in the U.S. is predominantly associated with White ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 82.91% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 80.65% in 2010. The Hispanic and Black identities reported an increase over the decade, with Hispanic rising from 1.96% to 3.27%, a 66.84% increase, and Black from 13.45% to 14.44%, a 7.36% increase. However, there were no significant changes within the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, with both reporting zero individuals in 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.91% | 80.65% | -2.73% |
| Black | 13.45% | 14.44% | 7.36% |
| Hispanic | 1.96% | 3.27% | 66.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |