Find out how popular the last name Moc is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Moc.

Moc, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Moc surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Moc in America

Moc is the 80419th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Moc surname appeared 236 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Moc.

We can also compare 2010 data for Moc to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Moc

The surname MOC has its origins in Eastern Europe, specifically in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The name is believed to have emerged in the late 15th century, derived from the Slavic word "moc," which translates to "power" or "strength." This suggests that the name may have initially been bestowed upon individuals who possessed physical prowess or held positions of authority.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Beroun Archives, dating back to 1487, where a certain Jan Moc is mentioned as a landowner in the village of Podlesí. This historical document provides invaluable insight into the early presence of the MOC surname in the region.

In the 16th century, the name appeared in various records across Bohemia and Moravia, including mentions of a Pavel Moc, a prominent merchant from Brno, who lived between 1530 and 1598. Additionally, the Litomerice Episcopal Registry of 1576 references a Tomas Moc, a respected clergyman.

The MOC surname also has connections to several place names, such as the village of Mocy in the Opava District of the Czech Republic. This village's name is believed to have derived from the same Slavic root as the surname, further reinforcing the name's historical ties to the region.

Over the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the MOC surname. One such figure was Jan Moc (1598-1672), a celebrated Bohemian philosopher and theologian who made significant contributions to the intellectual discourse of his time. Another notable bearer of the name was Frantisek Moc (1720-1794), a renowned Czech architect who designed numerous churches and public buildings across Bohemia.

In the 19th century, the MOC surname gained recognition with the birth of Karel Moc (1828-1898), a prominent Czech painter and illustrator known for his portrayal of historical scenes and landscapes. Later, in the 20th century, Jaroslav Moc (1915-1998) emerged as a respected Czech composer and conductor, leaving a lasting impact on the country's musical heritage.

While the surname MOC originated in Eastern Europe, it has since spread to various parts of the world, carried by individuals who migrated from their ancestral homelands. However, its roots remain firmly planted in the rich cultural tapestry of the Czech Republic and Slovakia, where the name first emerged and gained prominence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Moc

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Moc.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Moc was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Moc has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Moc was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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