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

Moize, 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 Moize surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Moize in America

Moize is the 126765th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Moize surname appeared 135 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 Moize.

We can also compare 2010 data for Moize 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 Moize

The surname MOIZE is of French origin, with its roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Normandy region of France, where it was likely derived from a variation of the Old French word "moise," meaning "moss."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MOIZE can be found in the Normandy parish records of the late 1500s. These records document several individuals bearing the surname, suggesting its prevalence in the region during that time.

In the 17th century, the MOIZE surname began appearing in historical documents beyond Normandy. Notably, a prominent figure named Jacques MOIZE (1620-1692) was a respected lawyer and judge in the Parlement of Paris, indicating the family's influence and social standing.

As the name spread throughout France, regional variations in spelling emerged, such as MOIZÉ, MOISÉ, and MOYSÉ. These variations often reflected local dialects and pronunciation differences.

The MOIZE surname also found its way into other parts of Europe, likely through migration and trade. In the Netherlands, for instance, records from the 18th century mention a merchant named Pieter MOIZE (1712-1786), who hailed from a French Huguenot family that had fled religious persecution.

Another notable bearer of the MOIZE name was Jean-Baptiste MOIZE (1786-1868), a French painter and illustrator who gained recognition for his landscape paintings and etchings depicting rural scenes.

In the 19th century, the MOIZE surname crossed the Atlantic, with several individuals bearing the name settling in North America. One such individual was Marie MOIZE (1825-1901), a French immigrant who established a successful bakery in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Additionally, historical records from the late 19th century mention a Canadian surgeon named Louis MOIZE (1860-1932), who made significant contributions to the field of orthopedics.

Over the centuries, the MOIZE surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, merchants, lawyers, and professionals, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who bear this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Moize

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

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

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