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

Moga, 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 Moga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Moga in America

Moga is the 35622nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Moga surname appeared 631 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 Moga.

We can also compare 2010 data for Moga 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 Moga

The surname MOGA has its origins in Spain, with roots tracing back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "moga," which referred to a young unmarried woman or a maid. This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive or occupational surname, potentially given to someone who worked as a maid or servant.

In the medieval period, the name MOGA appeared in various records and documents from the regions of Catalonia and Aragon in northeastern Spain. One notable early reference is found in the "Llibre de les Ordinacions de la Vila de Castelló d'Empúries" (Book of Ordinances of the Town of Castelló d'Empúries), dated 1391, which mentions a person with the surname MOGA residing in that area.

The earliest recorded bearer of the name MOGA was Juan Moga, born around 1420 in Barcelona. He was a prominent merchant and landowner, known for his extensive trade connections throughout the Mediterranean region.

During the 16th century, the MOGA surname gained prominence in the town of Reus, located in the province of Tarragona, Catalonia. One notable figure from this era was Margarida Moga (1532-1602), a respected midwife and herbalist renowned for her knowledge of traditional remedies.

In the 17th century, the name MOGA spread to other parts of Spain, including the Balearic Islands. A prominent individual was Francesc Moga (1627-1691), a skilled navigator and cartographer who produced detailed maps of the Mediterranean coastlines.

As the Spanish Empire expanded across the Atlantic, the MOGA surname also made its way to the Americas. One notable bearer was Diego Moga (1745-1823), a military officer who served in the Spanish colonial forces during the wars for independence in South America.

Another significant figure was María Moga (1810-1878), a pioneering educator from Seville who established several schools for girls and advocated for women's education in a time when it was uncommon.

Throughout its history, the surname MOGA has undergone various spelling variations, such as Mogà, Mogua, and Moguá, reflecting regional linguistic differences and the evolution of the Spanish language over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Moga

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

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 Moga 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 Moga 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 Moga was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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