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

Moges, 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 Moges surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Moges in America

Moges is the 58876th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Moges surname appeared 344 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 Moges.

We can also compare 2010 data for Moges 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 Moges

The surname MOGES has its origins in the Northern African country of Ethiopia. It is derived from the Amharic language, which is a Semitic language spoken in Ethiopia. The name is believed to have emerged around the 15th century, during the reign of the Ethiopian Empire's Solomonic dynasty.

MOGES is thought to be a variant spelling of the Amharic word "Moges," which means "servant" or "attendant." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who served in royal households or held positions of service within the Ethiopian nobility.

Some of the earliest recorded instances of the surname MOGES can be found in historical documents and manuscripts from the 16th and 17th centuries. For example, a reference to a person named "Moges Aklilu" is mentioned in a manuscript dating back to the reign of Emperor Fasilides, who ruled from 1632 to 1667.

In the 18th century, a notable figure bearing the surname MOGES was Moges Wolde Mikael, a prominent Ethiopian scholar and religious leader who lived between 1720 and 1799. He was known for his expertise in the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church's teachings and his contributions to the preservation of ancient Ethiopian literature.

Another historical figure with the surname MOGES was Moges Asgedom, a 19th-century Ethiopian nobleman and military leader. He played a crucial role in the campaigns of Emperor Tewodros II, who reigned from 1855 to 1868, and was known for his bravery and strategic abilities on the battlefield.

In the 20th century, one prominent bearer of the surname MOGES was Moges Assefa, an Ethiopian politician and diplomat who served as the country's Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1977 to 1988. He played a significant role in shaping Ethiopia's foreign policy during a tumultuous period in the country's history.

Another notable individual with the surname MOGES was Moges Woldeyohannes, an Ethiopian athlete who competed in long-distance running events. He won numerous international competitions, including the Boston Marathon in 1957, and was celebrated for his athletic achievements during a time when Ethiopian runners were gaining global recognition.

While the surname MOGES is primarily associated with Ethiopia, it is also found among Ethiopian diaspora communities around the world, particularly in countries with significant Ethiopian immigrant populations, such as the United States, Canada, and various European nations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Moges

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

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

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