2010
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Moeggenborg
An locational surname originating from a place named Moeggenborg.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Moeggenborg. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Moeggenborg surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Moeggenborg in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Moeggenborg, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.3%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Moeggenborg
The surname MOEGGENBORG has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Low German word "Moeg," which means "mud" or "moor," combined with the word "borg," meaning "fortified place" or "castle." This suggests that the name may have referred to a dwelling or settlement situated in a marshy or muddy area, possibly near a fortified structure.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the German parish records of the town of Attendorn, located in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. In these records, dating back to the late 1500s, there are mentions of individuals with the surname MOEGGENBORG residing in the area.
During the 17th century, the name MOEGGENBORG appeared in various historical documents and records across different regions of Germany. For instance, in the city archives of Münster, there are records of a merchant named Hans MOEGGENBORG, who was born in 1632 and was involved in the local trade guild.
In the 18th century, the surname gained prominence in the region of Lower Saxony, particularly in the town of Osnabrück. Historical records from this period mention a notable figure named Johann Friedrich MOEGGENBORG (1712-1781), who served as a magistrate and played a significant role in the local governance of the town.
Another prominent individual with the surname MOEGGENBORG was Wilhelmine MOEGGENBORG (1786-1859), a renowned writer and poet from the city of Bremen. Her works, which included poetry collections and novels, were widely celebrated during her lifetime and contributed to the literary culture of the region.
In the 19th century, the surname MOEGGENBORG can be found in various genealogical records and historical documents from different parts of Germany, indicating the spread and migration of families bearing this name across the country.
One notable example is the German architect and urban planner, Gustav MOEGGENBORG (1842-1918), who was responsible for the design and construction of several iconic buildings and urban development projects in the city of Berlin during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Throughout its history, the surname MOEGGENBORG has undergone various spelling variations, including MOGGENBORCH, MOGGENBURG, and MOGGENBORG, reflecting regional dialects and linguistic variations within Germany.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Moeggenborg
Among Census respondents with the surname Moeggenborg, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.3%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Moeggenborg bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Moeggenborg surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.3% · 105
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.8% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Moeggenborg
Moeggenborg appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-2 bearers (-1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,858 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.8%) | Down 1,858 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Moeggenborg surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #148,347 | #150,205 | -1.3% |
| Count | 111 | 109 | -1.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Moeggenborg bearers went from 111 to 109 (-1.8% change). The surname moved down 1,858 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #150,205.
FAQ
Moeggenborg surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Moeggenborg?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Moeggenborg. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Moeggenborg?
Moeggenborg ranks #150,205 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 109 people with the surname Moeggenborg. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Moeggenborg.
Has Moeggenborg become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Moeggenborg went from 111 recorded bearers to 109. That is a decrease of 2 (-1.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #148,347 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Moeggenborg?
Among Census respondents with the surname Moeggenborg, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.3%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Moeggenborg in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.3% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Moeggenborg appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.3%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Moeggenborg (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Moeggenborg mean?
An locational surname originating from a place named Moeggenborg. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Moeggenborg (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Moeggenborg?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.