Explore the Family Name Mozley
The meaning of Mozley
English (Yorkshire and Derbyshire): variant of Moseley.
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How common is the last name Mozley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mozley has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank dropped from 48,665 in 2000 to 52,383 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 7.64%. The count of individuals with this surname also dipped slightly from 407 in 2000 to 396 in 2010, marking a 2.7% change. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 13.33%, falling from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,665 | #52,383 | -7.64% |
| Count | 407 | 396 | -2.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mozley
The Decennial U.S. Census data also presents an intriguing picture of the ethnic identity associated with the Mozley surname. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a notable increase in the number of individuals identifying as Two or more races and Black, with the former category seeing a 17.44% increase and the latter rising by 26.84%. The percentage of individuals identifying as White experienced a slight decrease, dropping from 84.52% in 2000 to 81.31% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, the 2010 census marked the first appearance of individuals identifying as Hispanic within this surname category, accounting for 1.77% of the total.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.52% | 81.31% | -3.8% |
| Black | 11.55% | 14.65% | 26.84% |
| Two or More Races | 1.72% | 2.02% | 17.44% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.77% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |